[SampleMan]

But it isn’t. There is no reciprocation required at all. If I forgive a debt that is owed to me, absolutely no action is required of the debtor, and so it is with our spiritual debts as well.

So Christianity is a sham? All sins are forgiven the moment they occur and no repentance is necessary? We'll all go to Heaven fully forgiven, no matter what?

Or are you stating that God holds us to a higher standard than He does Himself on the matter of forgiveness?

[Boogieman]

“So Christianity is a sham? All sins are forgiven the moment they occur and no repentance is necessary? We’ll all go to Heaven fully forgiven, no matter what?”

No. However, if God wanted to forgive all of our sins, if that was His will, I’m sure that He could do it without waiting for any action on our part.

“Or are you stating that God holds us to a higher standard than He does Himself on the matter of forgiveness?”

No, it’s incorrect to make such direct comparisons between man and God. That is a theological error, because you would anthropomorphizing God in order to do it.

[Mom MD]

God holds us to a lower standard We do not have His wisdom or discernment nor do we know who has truly repented We are commanded to forgive and let Him deal with it. What a relief that is.