Forgiveness and a Hardened Heart

Given on Mar 22, 2014 by Rick Shabi Listen

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A lack of forgiveness leads to bitterness and, eventually, to death. God doesn't make us forgive anyone, the choice is ours. Jesus Christ died so that our sins could be forgiven, but He also died so that we could be reconciled to God. He expects us to forgive and be reconciled to our fellow human beings as well.

Rick Shabi

President, United Church of God

Rick Shabi was ordained an elder in 2000, and relocated to northern Florida in 2004. He attended Ambassador College and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a major in Accounting. After enjoying a rewarding career in corporate and local hospital finance and administration, he became a pastor in January 2011. Since then, he and his wife Deborah have served in the Orlando and Jacksonville, Florida, churches. Rick served as the Treasurer for the United Church of God from 2013–2022, and was named President in May 2022.