The Pros and Cons of Forgiveness/Unforgiveness - The Pros (Part 4)

The Power of Forgiveness with Dwayne Staten

This is Part 4 speaking about the pros of forgiveness in the article by the Mayo Clinic called: “Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness”. We dive more into the physical, mental and emotional benefits of forgiving someone. This is a multi-part series that will speak on the pros and cons of forgiveness.

Something to Think About:

What if what you want/are looking for, is on the other side of forgiveness? What would you do to get it?

Has any of these pros happened to you when you have forgiven someone of an offense? What is keeping you from experiencing these same benefits now? Ask God to show you what they are and to give you the strength to overcome it.

Show Notes:

The article this episode was based on: “Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness” by the Mayo Clinic Staff (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/forgiveness/art-20047692)

When I said "Psychological depression occurs in at least 25%..." This was from: "A New Approach to Reducing Depression" (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-forgiving-life/201704/new-approach-reducing-depression)

Robert Enright, Ph.D., is a professor of educational psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a licensed psychologist, and the founding board member of the International Forgiveness Institute, Inc. (internationalforgiveness.com), who pioneered the social scientific study of forgiveness. (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/experts/robert-enright-phd)

When I explained what the immune system did, this was from: "Immune System: Diseases, Disorders & Function" (https://www.livescience.com/26579-immune-system.html)

When I said "Studies have found that the act of forgiveness can reap huge rewards for your health..." This was from: "Forgiveness: Your Health Depends on It" (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/forgiveness-your-health-depends-on-it)

When I said "For those who achieved forgiveness, anxiety and depression, along with improved self-esteem and hope, were improved" and "Other psychological benefits of forgiveness were increased feelings of love, improved ability to handle one’s anger..." This was from: "Forgiveness: How it Manifests in our Health, Wellbeing, and Longevity" (https://repository.upenn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1124&context=mapp_capstone)

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