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And what about those who have not repented. Or have not reached out to you for forgiveness.
Are we supposed to forgive them?
Are we supposed to forgive them?
The Bible has so many examples and instructions concerning forgiveness, the matter is of Christian commandment status. Failing to forgive risks not being forgiven by God of one's own sins. An unbeliever is not expected nor required by scripture to return forgiveness nor stop offending, but must be allowed ongoing forgiveness from Christians offended. There are exceptions for a spouse concerning adultery in Mt 19:9, and abandonment in 1 Cor 7:12-15. Even with those it is terribly unhealthy for the offended to not forgive when moving on towards change and healing, else healing is delayed, and egregious sorrows taken in to a new relationship.And what about those who have not repented. Or have not reached out to you for forgiveness.
Are we supposed to forgive them?
I call it "moving along" as we may have to continue considering the points made by Jim and the others, in our own timing. I picture us leaving plenty of room on the branch for "Peter and Paul" (those less affected) to fly away in their right timing too.move on
Forgiving means wiping their debt to you clean and handing their fate to the will of God rather than your own will and letting God determine their justice rather than your own. Let go and let God.And what about those who have not repented. Or have not reached out to you for forgiveness.
Are we supposed to forgive them?
Forgiving isn't something we do to make them or ourselves feel better. It's plain justice - to ourselves (which doesn't prejuduce earthly compensation issues when appropriate).And what about those who have not repented. Or have not reached out to you for forgiveness.