Poll Results
If you cannot make restitution to one you wronged, should you make restitution in another way or let it go?
Yes, you should make restitution to nearest family or a cause championed by the one you wronged. Votes: 5
Yes, in most instances — unless the family or cause is ungodly. Votes: 1
Yes, but to a solid cause not connected to the person (Gideon Bibles, donation to missions, etc.) Votes: 0
Unsure Votes: 0
No, if restitution is not possible, your willingness is what matters. Votes: 2
No, restitution is not a concern when we have wronged another. Votes: 0
Other Votes: 1
Discussion
NewRestitution: Do we give it much attention?
How good are we at repenting? When we wrong someone and they suffer loss of some sort, are we to do more than confess our sin to God? Are we to try to make restitution, when possible? How do we handle it when not possible?
Your thoughts and comments appreciated!
"The Midrash Detective"
NewMany variables
There are a whole lot of variables to consider. But in general, if you’ve actually defrauded someone or some organization, ungodly or not, they’re entitled to restoration and it does you good to provide it. It’s a win win.
Views expressed are always my own and not my employer's, my church's, my family's, my neighbors', or my pets'. The house plants have authorized me to speak for them, however, and they always agree with me.
NewUnsure about 1
I understand if I have defrauded someone or an organization, they are entitled to restitution. But I am curious where the idea of paying the restitution to some organization they championed comes from? Is there some sort of Biblical principle that expresses that? I would probably vote for 1 because it seems logical for the family getting it, but I don’t get the unrelated organization just because they like it.