A father whose daughter had been murdered was given the right to speak last in the courtroom, and through three years of trial he knew his words might shape the sentence. His story opens a reflection on Joseph, who after twenty years stands face to face with the brothers who sold him into slavery, holding absolute power over them (Genesis 45). The sermon never pretends forgiveness is simple; it shows instead how God’s perspective on the harm we suffer breaks the logic of revenge before that logic consumes us. Listen if you carry a scene you have been rehearsing in your mind for years.
Between Revenge and Forgiveness
How to Live Together
Conflicts are an unwanted but often unavoidable part of life. Whether we like it or not, they simply erupt and turn our world upside down. That’s when we ask ourselves, “How can we live together without killing each other?” However, conflicts aren’t just about not killing each other; above all, they’re about navigating them wisely and learning something from them.
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