I’m convinced by Scripture that forgiveness is not required where there is no repentance. But as I said, forgiveness is often wise and loving, even when there is no repentance.
Thank you. I struggle with this, as I hear that we should “forgive always,” and it’s for my own well-being, not so much the other’s. But, I don’t know if that’s true forgiveness, or just trying to forget and moving on. And what about “seventy times seven”? If God requires repentance, perhaps we can, too.
Isn’t forgiveness always required, while reconciliation is not?
I’m convinced by Scripture that forgiveness is not required where there is no repentance. But as I said, forgiveness is often wise and loving, even when there is no repentance.
Thank you. I struggle with this, as I hear that we should “forgive always,” and it’s for my own well-being, not so much the other’s. But, I don’t know if that’s true forgiveness, or just trying to forget and moving on. And what about “seventy times seven”? If God requires repentance, perhaps we can, too.
PS - One thing I am clear on, is that forgiveness doesn’t require reconciliation. That can lead to some very one-sided relationships and abuse.