Define forgiveness?

Question

Special thanks to Pressing On and The Carmelite. I wish I could give each of you 10 pts, too. Thank you.

Answer 1

When you understand that *You too are that* Then it stops to hurt.

Answer 2

Forgiveness is a process which involves a deliberate choice to let go of hard feelings after a painful incident.

For example, if a female relative/friend confided in you about having had an abortion some years ago and specifically asked you not to tell anyone and you did the female would, no doubt, be very hurt and angry -- especially if that secret became known to several/many others. That pain and anger would be further compounded by others making disparaging remarks after hearing of her abortion -- even if it was 20 years ago.

You relationship may be estranged or very difficult at best.

The female could opt to hold on to that anger and hurt feelings -- carry a grudge -- or eventually forgive you.....choose to let go of the anger part.

If a crime had been commited or even some physical damage were to be done -- say you deliberately threw your football through the large living room window (or even accidentally), your action would require some form of restitution. Forgiving someone DOES NOT mean that the offender is off the hook simply for apologizing. Yes, God forgives sins, but that broken window still costs money to repair and that is the restitution due. Sometimes the penalty of one's actions can be a prison term.

Whether the offender ever asks for forgiveness is besides the point (think about an offender from years ago that is now deceased)......the offended is ALWAYS more better off mentally and emotionally when choosing to forgive. The offender may not ever deserve forgiveness, but the offended certainly has the right to free him/herself from the pain and to move on with his/her life and not remain a victim. It is incredibly difficult to take the high road and to forgive but the peace of mind and heart that replaces all of that hurt and pain is so powerful. It does indeed take a trmendous amount of negative energy to carry a grudge for years and years. I know -- I've been there.

Answer 3

Forgiveness is cleaning your heart and forgetting about the hurt someone caused to you.

If you can not forgive others, how can you expect God forgive your sins.

Answer 4

Forgiveness is letting go of your anger against someone. It is the act of setting someone free, and then finding out that someone is you.

Answer 5

to forgive someone, put the past away and go on never bringing it up, a new beginning

Answer 6

mean don't think of revenge and sincerely hope ur enemy will change from bad to good

Answer 7

payment to the church...

Answer 8

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