Is there a limit to forgiveness? I know God has forgiven me many times but even God has a limit if one?

Question

refuses to try to change. At what point do you tell a friend,'that's it', 'I've had it with you' 'sie a nora' 'hit the road, Jack, don't come back'?
Does forgiveness mean you must put up with unwanted behavior and pretend you're not bothered by it?

It's time to pick the best answer and it's going to be very hard. Thanks to everyone; you all helped me make a decision.
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Answer 1

Forgiveness has NO boundaries, but, keeping some one IN your life that keeps repeating the same ole mistake, or keeps you in trouble or keeps repeating the same behavior is not something that the Lord encourages..... In fact, God tells us to *kick the dust from our feet*, and that just means to forgive yet let go, and move on..... When a person has enough influence over you to change who you are IN Jesus, I think it is time to say *good-bye* , God loves ya, so do I...... bless them and then quietly walk away....... go in peace.... God bless

Answer 2

God has no limit on forgiveness.(BUT) When a person ask God or another person 4 forgiveness ,or when you are asked to forgive someone, there is one big factor that applies as to weather God or another will or should be forgiven.When one ask 4 forgiveness to save ones own a--- ,or 4 selfish reason's alone,forgiveness is just a useless word thrown into their vocabulary in hopes of misleading God or another that they are truly sorry 4 what they have done. When one asks 4 forgiveness because they are truly sorry 4 what they have done,they have only God's or anothers best interest at heart, they are way more concerned with the other's self worth,and what they will get out of it, instead of thinking about ones self.And no it does not mean you should put up with unwanted behavior, one should forgive another 4 the benefit of ones self ,you can say good by to someone and still 4 give that person simply by having no bitterness in your heart 4 what they have done ,nobody said you have to put up with there behavior.

Answer 3

Your personal tolerance level and forgiveness abilities are not as perfect and grand and mercifully wonderful as God's.

Forgiveness doesn't always mean forgiving the act, the thing that you feel you need to forgive, but more importantly the soul who is sorry for it and trying never to do it again.

God loves the sinner and hates the sin... His mercy is from evelasting to everlasting. But that's not the way people are. They can try to be though.

Only you can know when enough is enough. You are only human after all.

I believe that a person can be forgiven as many times as needed and as many times as they are honestly sincere about being sorry and wanting to learn not to do the bad behavior any more.

Sometimes the bad behavior is criminal, and criminal behavior is punishable by human law; God's mercy and forgiveness can and does happen even while someone may perchance to be hanging on a cross at Golgotha... know the story? But again, what people do is nowhere near the sublimity of perfection.

To pretend is not to be actually forgiving. To actually forgive them their error, will be real when this person goes through your mind and when they do it's totally harmless in every way. Your mind will be perfectly clean and clear of the incident(s) that you are struggling with now. Obviously you've not reached that point. Keep trying if you can! Forgiveness is not only for your "friend" but it is also for you ... it helps to keep you from becoming a rigid, bitter, mean spirited, weak willed, judgmental, unloving, person. You can even learn to forgive this person even if they refuse to change right now. And that doesn't mean you have to be cozy friends with them. That's a tough love kind of forgiveness... so try to apply it appropriately with love and caring.

Good luck! It may be that sometime you yourself will need to be forgiven something.

Answer 4

There's a verse where Jesus explains that you must forgive 70 times 7 times for the same offense. There are some offenses that I'm pretty sure I've gotten close. He also says forgive and you will be forgiven. I sure don't want to risk that one.

As for telling a friend I've had it with you, I think that's a separate issue from forgiveness. Forgiveness is simply not holding their offense against them any longer. If this friend continues in the offense and this is distressing to you, you must still forgive, but you can sever the friendship. Especially if you have already discussed your feelings and they are being ignored.

Answer 5

I think that if you keep repeating the same sin, and keep repenting of the same sin, God is going to see that as not true repentance, and won't accept that you are willing to change and not do it again. He will know if you are really sincere, and as long as you are sincere, He will forgive you. Being sincere means that you really do try not to do the sin again. If you slip once or twice, He isn't going to not forgive you, it's when it's a perpetual problem that He has a problem with.

Answer 6

No, God does not limit the number of time He forgives.

So to, always forgive...but as we are human, forgiving does not mean we have to put up with it or become a doormat. If it truly is not something you can bear, then leave - discontinue the relationship. But as you leave, forgive them and yourself.

~ Eric Putkonen

Answer 7

Forgiveness means just that : You forgive someone of the act that was hurtful to another.

However, it does NOT mean that you condone or should put up with, or act like the acts do not bother you.

Forgiveness does not make you a doormat for abuse.

{:-) Peace & God bless from Texas. <><

Answer 8

yes in a different direction.. let me explain.. I speak from experience here so don't think I am being self righteous.

GOD is willing to forgive us for as long as it takes ,, but HE does require repentance. what does that mean? It means that a soul truly converted will turn away from the worldly temptations in order to be more like JESUS and our HEAVENLY FATHER.. so where does the end of forgiveness happen? when WE stop forgiving ourselves...have you been so deep into your life that you felt like you could not even ask for GOD'S help? HIS forgiveness? some of us have, and that is where we as humans run out of forgiveness.. with ourselves.. THAT is why GOD wants us to be like HIM, to avoid the mire and the muck and the quick sand of sin... so think about it..

Answer 9

there is a difference between forgiveness and being a pushover. you should always forgive people of their wrongs, even if they aren't in the least bit sorry and/or don't change their ways. however, there is still nothing wrong with telling them that what they do is offensive and doing what is in your power to put an end to disruptive behaviours. forgiveness is an internal thing; it does not mean tolerating an offense. there is such a thing as 'i forgive you but please do not do that again!' you can still forgive someone while taking necessary measures to correct his behaviour.

Answer 10

No, God will never stop forgiving and to think he would is totally absurd. God is love. In fact to say so would be an insult. God will always forgive and not get tired of you/us Peace