In this 9-part series, Joseph: Portrait of a Winner, Michael Youssef shows you how God defines a winner through the turbulent life of Joseph. Using eight character qualities, Dr. Youssef leads you to the truth that will help you live a life of a true winner — God’s type of winner!

In Winners Know How to Forgive, Part A, Dr. Michael Youssef calls believers to practice true, biblical forgiveness—not the shallow, sentimental version promoted by the world. From Genesis, Joseph’s reconciliation with his brothers shows that real forgiveness does not ignore sin, excuse it, or shift the blame. Joseph had already forgiven in his heart, but he waited until his brothers repented before extending it openly. Dr. Youssef reminds us that God Himself did not overlook our sin but dealt with it fully at the cross of Christ, where justice and mercy meet. For the believer, forgiveness is a command rooted in the Gospel, requiring us to face sin honestly, release resentment, and extend grace through the power of Christ’s blood.