For forgiveness to be complete there must be repentance
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This is not correct.
Forgiveness heals the forgiver of bitterness. Regardless if the one forgiven has asked for it or not.
correct!
For forgiveness to be complete there must be repentance
There is nothing more joyful than complete forgiveness with repentance.
You may have forgiveness without repentance. You may also have repentance without forgiveness.
It is good to have BOTH with God and I think he likes it that way also.
We like the concept of forgiveness, repentance, not so much.
KC is correct, it redirects the conscience to focus on God the Savior and not toward that which offends.
This is rightfully a repentance of conscience for the forgiver.
BOTH hearts are (should be) changed.
Yet the forgiveness is not the same as the “forgetness”.
The shaking off of sandals is a good example.
It is more difficult within a familial setting but consistent forgiveness for the same offense is being implied.
While the offense reappears, so too should the same gracious forgiveness.
Some other terms we should consider in this offense-forgive-repent cycle are: contrition and regret.
And, know that repentance, in every instance, works both ways because we are all sinners and apt to do the same.
People is people.
Forgiveness, like Grace is not cheap.
We are told to avoid those who continue to sin and mock your gracious forgiveness, time after time.
Exactly.