Would you bless a man who tried to kill you?

Question

Would you bless a man who tried to kill you?
If someone tried to kill you, would you find difficulty in forgiving him?

Would you bless him if he were dying?


Your sister,
Ginger

Answer 1

It would be difficult indeed, but not impossible. It's never happened to me before, but I suppose that in order to move on in life, live happier and carry less burden, we should forgive all of our enemies, at least in our hearts. We're all human and we all make mistakes. They may or may not be sorry for their actions...but their judgement is entirely up to God. :)

Answer 2

That would depend on the individual, and the circumstances. Look at the way the Chinese forgave the Japanese for Their atrocities during WWII. Neither party are Christian. Yet the families of those who had been murdered, raped, tortured and imprisoned sort only to get on with Their lives after the surrender.
The Japanese Government gave sanctuary to Jewish refugees from the Nazi persecution and genocide, yet tried to install Their own religious fervor in the countries that They had conquered. You go figure Human nature.

Answer 3

I think it would depend on who that person was and exactly how and why they tried to kill you. Ideally anyone could be forgiven for what they did but that's easier said than done. If a person was mentally ill and didn't have a personal vengence it would be easier to forgive than some other circumstances. I think I would be able to find forgiveness but not trust.

Answer 4

I technically can't bless..I'm not a holy man. But I'd forgive...more so for my sake rather than his. When you don't forgive, it's like an albatross on your neck. I'd need to let it go and move on.

Answer 5

It depends on how long ago it was, if I could forgive him or not.

Answer 6

yes i would, I would bless him with the third eye that I gave him with a .45