We have a divine calling to be sons of God, bearing the very nature of our heavenly Father—love—and reflecting it through our lives. But can we truly claim this sonship if we fail to love our enemies, bless those who curse us, and do good to them that hate us?

In this message titled “Unforgiveness—Part 8,” Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches on spiritual sonship, drawing a clear distinction between being a teknon and a huios of God. He explains why Jesus is the Son of God and what qualifies us to be called sons of God. He further reveals why our natural response toward our enemies is hatred and what God prescribes our response should be if we are truly His sons. He explains why God requires this response, shedding light on His nature and the depth of His love. Using God’s love as the model, Pastor Waltter shows practically how we are to love and bless our enemies, emphasizing that motivated love (love motivated by personal gain or self-interest) is not true (agape) love. Ultimately, he urges believers to repent of unforgiveness and walk the path of love in order to fulfill their glorious destiny as sons of God.

May this message release unto you the grace to let go of unforgiveness and walk in the perfection of love, even as your Heavenly Father is perfect.

Key Scriptures: Matthew 5:45-46 (KJV)

44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Matthew 5:48 (KJV)

48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Scriptures: John 1:11-12; Hebrews 12:7; Colossians 2:9; Matthew 5:43-48; Romans 9:15; 2 Corinthians 5:19 [All Scriptures in KJV]