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“It’s important for us to understand what is demanded of us in forgiveness. Forgiveness is not the same thing as reconciliation, which requires two parties willing to come together.” - Dan Darling
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When it comes to forgiveness, faith and science agree on the benefits
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“Across dozens of scientific studies in diverse contexts, the physical and mental health benefits of forgiveness have been validated.” - RNS
The Biggest Thing that Helped Me Forgive, + 4 Posts about Forgiveness
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“While coming to that recognition did not immediately heal the wounds, it was a huge step in the right direction…. No longer did I have to live in bondage to my hard feelings.” - Chuck Lawless
Forgiveness
A sermon delivered on Sunday, May 20, 1855 by C.H. Spurgeon at Exeter Hall.
“I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.”—Isaiah 43:25
God Forgave My Sins. Why Do I Need to Keep Asking for Forgiveness?
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“…the New Testament authors apparently don’t think the once-for-all forgiveness (justification) conflicts with the need for ongoing forgiveness (sanctification). This can be seen not only in the Lord’s Prayer, but also in 1 John 1:9: ‘If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.’” - TGC
Must We Forgive?
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“Biblical forgiveness is accompanied by the repentance of the sinner. And since Scripture tells me to forgive as God has forgiven me (Col 3:13), then I see no reason to offer ‘total and unqualified’ forgiveness to the unrepentant.” - Tim Miller
Why Is a Forgiving Hug Offensive?
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“What has surprised me is the reaction. Many find [Brandt’s] choice to forgive offensive—or at least an occasion to condemn and criticize.” - Kevin Schaal
Man forgives brother's killer, offers her Christ
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“I forgive you. And I know if you go to God and ask Him, He will forgive you,” Jean said during the sentencing hearing. “I love you just like anyone else.” - BPNews
Related: Faith Leaders Grapple With Brandt Jean’s Swift Forgiveness of Amber Guyger
Love & Hurt Feelings – Refresher
Reposted from The Cripplegate.
Insurance companies amaze me. One little speeding ticket or a minor fender-bender, and everything changes. Your monthly payment sky-rockets. They no longer trust you. Simply for doing the human thing of making a mistake, you henceforth are placed on insurance detention. They not only record the minor mishap, but your previously good relationship with them goes sour from merely one mistake. One little blunder results in a tarnished relationship.
Forgive and Forget? No!
If a Christian has been personally wronged by another Christian, should he just forgive and forget? I don’t believe he should. I think that would be a terrible mistake, and this attitude (while well-meaning) is very dangerous for local churches. It papers over disputes, and presents a false front of unity where, in fact, bitterness and sin often abound below the surface. Here is my position, briefly:
If a Christian offender has been made aware of his offense against another Christian, and if the offender refuses to repent and ask for forgiveness from the victim, then victim should not forgive him
