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Forgiveness Is Not Optional, It’s God’s Command
New Age to Christ | December 4, 2025Episode Summary
On today’s New Age to Christ devotional Doreen explains the importance of forgiveness in the life of a believer. Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:14–15 that if we refuse to forgive others, God will not forgive our trespasses. This teaching is not about earning God’s grace—it is about walking in obedience and freedom as His children. Even when anger feels justified, God empowers us to release it and forgive, bringing freedom and healing.Key Scriptures
Matthew 6:14–15 (ESV)Episode Highlights
- Forgiveness is commanded by God.
- Salvation is by grace, not works.
- God empowers us to forgive.
- Forgiveness brings freedom and healing.
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Takeaways & Reflection
Consider who you may need to forgive this week. Remember, forgiveness is a command, but it is also a gift that brings freedom and peace.Call to Action
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Doreen Virtue holds a Master’s degree in Biblical & Theological Studies with highest honors from Western Seminary (56 units / 2021), and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University. Prior to being saved by God‘s grace and mercy in 2017, Doreen was a psychotherapist specializing in women’s issues, rated in the top 15 most influential living spiritual teachers by Watkins, and the top selling new age author in the world. She was born and raised in new thought churches which she attended for 33 years, before segueing to new age and Wicca in 1991 while touring with a mind-body-spirit conference organization. Before her salvation, Doreen frequently appeared on Oprah, CNN, The View, Coast to Coast and other liberal secular media. After the Holy Spirit convicted her of her sins, while she read Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Doreen repented and gave her life to Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Doreen has been helping professing Christians to identify and avoid new age and new thought deception. Doreen volunteers in discipling women who’ve been saved out of New Age in a private Facebook group. Doreen was a speaker at the Answers in Genesis 2025 women’s conference at the Ark Encounter. She has been featured on American Gospel 3, American Gospel TV, Daily Wire, Moody Radio, Spillover, Christianity Today, Cultish, New York Magazine, Spiritual Counterfeits Project, Servants of Grace, and other Christian media.
