I know spiritually we need to forgive, but how do you decide when to give up?
2007-07-14 04:55:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Only you can decide when you have had enough.
2007-07-14 04:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be both- sometimes forgiveness makes the relationship stronger- however- sometimes forgiveness can be granted but the relationship is never restored. I think God really desires us to have restored relationships, since He sent His Son to restore ours with Him- however there is a huge difference between forgiveness and trust. I had a "friend" who kept betraying me over and over- I confronted her once about something that deeply hurt me, and she continued to do the same thing, over and over. When that relationship was damaging my whole life, I knew I had to walk away- I forgave her, and even told her that. Forgive this person, even if you do not continue in the relationship. Because it is what God would have you do, and believe me when I say an unforgiving heart, is not good for you.
2007-07-14 05:21:52 · answer #2 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moving foward may mean walking away. Forgiving doesn't mean allow continued strife or conflict. Jesus forgives us, yet tells us to sin no more....and notice that most often in the Gospels when faced with conflict Jesus just walked away. Only when it served the purpose of His calling did He continue to allow abuse and persecution.
2007-07-14 05:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by Jackie L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the hardest example I can give...
I was molested by a relative at a young age. I can actually be in the same room with this person now and even hug him when I do see him at family gatherings. But, I will never trust him around my daughters. My one daughter said he made her feel funny, even though he never touched her in any way.
So in this case, I knew that I needed to walk away from contact with this person.
In most other cases, unless there is a reason not to trust them, I think it's better to move forward and put issues behind us. For instance, my husband and I when we fight, it's better for us to resolve our issues so we can move forward. To me, the relationship is too important not to try to move forward.
2007-07-14 05:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forgiveness means "letting go", not giving up.
2007-07-14 05:00:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forgive and move fowward!!!
2007-07-14 05:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what you mean? Give up on what?
2007-07-14 04:58:21 · answer #7 · answered by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋