Should we go back like before and pretend like nothing happened?

  • Yes

    Votes: 1 33.3%
  • No

    Votes: 2 66.7%
  • Yes but we should be less involved in their lives in the future

    Votes: 0 0.0%

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Kbm

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I would appreciate if someone took the time to help me. The title doesn't really do justice. My entire family are Christian's and we believe obviously that we must forgive just as Christ forgave the church.

Although, my family is facing some troubles and idk what to do. So my mum's brother in law and brother had recently convinced themselves that my mum had been stealing from them for years(which is 100% incorrect). My parents are church leaders and they are wonderful people. So these two men (brother in law and brother) along with their families have been spreading lies about my family and the rest of the extended family accusing us of stealing. And all my mother and family have done was support them throughout their lives, emotional and financially. We have always been there for them and so it broke my mother's heart and ours too see that. My mother, while battling cancer, would drive them around to banks, or to government buildings to make sure all their problems are sorted out and even through hospital and doctors appointments. Helping them to fight their battles too because shes a compassionate person to everybody.

So recently they decided to stop and we dont know why ( Jesus' grace ). They apologised to my mother. And we forgave them coz that's the christian thing to do and we did it sincerely and not coz we felt we had too

The issue we facing at home is that my dad is protective and he feels my mother shouldn't include herself back into their lives coz they hurt her and he wants to protect her. But whenever they phone my dad will say she doesnt need to help them anymore...but like not that she must cut them off..just like when I said she would do everything for them..he says now they need to learn to do things themselves. Especially when its comes to money after what they did.

I cant cover everything but if someone is willing to give advice. And i could give more details i would appreciate it alot. It's just too much.



After a long while of lies and torture emotionally, they de
 

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People do change, especially if you pray for them. Your father is right about protecting his family, nevertheless the other answer is also a right answer. If you give back that trust, you will be showing them the spirit of Christ in you to them. Making them more likely to accept our lord Jesus Christ withing their hearts. Either way, if you forgive them and you dont desire evil to them. Your part is already done.
 
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People do change, especially if you pray for them. Your father is right about protecting his family, nevertheless the other answer is also a right answer. If you give back that trust, you will be showing them the spirit of Christ in you to them. Making them more likely to accept our lord Jesus Christ withing their hearts. Either way, if you forgive them and you dont desire evil to them. Your part is already done.

Thanks for that. Yes we will never wish bad upon another person. The thing is they have been to church all their lives. The issue is whether they are really Christians or just church goers. But your response was a good one. God bless you
 
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I feel that there is a difference between forgiving and requiring to trust them. Forgiveness comes from your heart but and is how and is reflective of your love for them. However trust is what they must earn buy being loving towards you. It is wise to protect yourself so I would hesitate to bring them into your life until they are able to be independent stand alone and not accuse others. Then they may start to earn your trust. It is their move not yours. They seem to have had enough support in the past.Let them stand on their own feet. This may not be easy as relationships can have time to stand strong. I pray you will not lose heart. Trust in yourself with God by your side: Talk to him, put all your thoughts before him; use your intelligence and thinking and emotional and act in love; do not take on what is their responsibility for their own lives

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believe obviously that we must forgive just as Christ forgave the church.

The church is made up of repentant people. Only they are forgiven so stop the nonsence of we must forgive.
If they have apologized as corrected the lies then yes as Christians one forgives.

As to whether your mother should continue to run after them is another matter.
Is she fit, not undergoing hospital appointments, busy with work or other commitments etc.

My suggestion would be if it is convenient then help, they come to you and get dropped at a point close to there home.

They have to do the work to rebuild trust.
 
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I would appreciate if someone took the time to help me. The title doesn't really do justice. My entire family are Christian's and we believe obviously that we must forgive just as Christ forgave the church.

Although, my family is facing some troubles and idk what to do. So my mum's brother in law and brother had recently convinced themselves that my mum had been stealing from them for years(which is 100% incorrect). My parents are church leaders and they are wonderful people. So these two men (brother in law and brother) along with their families have been spreading lies about my family and the rest of the extended family accusing us of stealing. And all my mother and family have done was support them throughout their lives, emotional and financially. We have always been there for them and so it broke my mother's heart and ours too see that. My mother, while battling cancer, would drive them around to banks, or to government buildings to make sure all their problems are sorted out and even through hospital and doctors appointments. Helping them to fight their battles too because shes a compassionate person to everybody.

So recently they decided to stop and we dont know why ( Jesus' grace ). They apologised to my mother. And we forgave them coz that's the christian thing to do and we did it sincerely and not coz we felt we had too

The issue we facing at home is that my dad is protective and he feels my mother shouldn't include herself back into their lives coz they hurt her and he wants to protect her. But whenever they phone my dad will say she doesnt need to help them anymore...but like not that she must cut them off..just like when I said she would do everything for them..he says now they need to learn to do things themselves. Especially when its comes to money after what they did.

I cant cover everything but if someone is willing to give advice. And i could give more details i would appreciate it alot. It's just too much.



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Lord, I lift up Kbm, his parents, and the brother and brother in law. I ask that You cause Your Word to be deeply planted in every one of their hearts, and that lies and gossip will have no power or weight or influence upon anyone in this family's community. I ask that these men are pierced in their hearts and that they come to know true repentance. I ask that this mother's heart is comforted by the Holy Spirit, and that her body knows rest, peace, and healing. Give this dad supernatural knowledge, wisdom, and understanding concerning all that has been done or said - and all that may be done or said - that no one of his household may be deceived.

I thank You for your Word in Colossians 3:9-17, and I ask that it does not return to You void, but accomplishes all it has been sent to do. In Jesus' name, amen.


Colossians 3:9-17
9 Don’t lie [about anyone - do not slander anyone's name] - and don't lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. 10 Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. 11 In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile,c circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.

12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. 17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.
 
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