2007-11-23 10:51:24 · 10 answers · asked by oooooolala! 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
One can consider forgiveness as letting themselves out of a prison of hurt and anger. Forgiving someone is for *you*--not for who wronged you.
You are the one who suffers with health problems because of stress (caused by stewing over your hurt). The other person doesn't.
However, reconciliation may be a different story. ;-)
2007-11-23 11:04:09 · update #1
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Matt, forgiving some things may be the hardest thing that a person does in their lives--but it may also be the best thing that they can do for themselves. If they do not forgive--the other person still controls them through the unforgiveness.
When you choose not to forgive, you allow the other person to do the same thing over and over to you in your mind.
2007-11-23 11:09:43 · update #2
The Bible even says that if we don't forgive, God won't forgive us. So our act of forgiveness opens up His forgiveness to us.
2007-11-28 02:46:22 · update #3
exactly! People need to start remembering the golden rule lol
2007-11-23 10:53:37 · answer #1 · answered by Megan 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For most of my life I found it impossible to forgive. I just "wrote that person off". Then one day, out of the blue, I started to think about all of the times others had forgiven me. I started thinking about how I would feel if they just "wrote me off". I decided right then to be more forgiving. It's true, the first time was the hardest. After that it's become a way of life - a much better way.
2007-11-23 18:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by Maggie Mae 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree wholeheartedly. Always forgive otherwise you wind up bitter and it eats away at you. Then it becomes more difficult to ever forgive.
I live by forgive, but not forget. Never bring it up, it's the past. Today is a new start.
2007-11-23 19:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by ~BluemoonAngel~ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When we wrong someone and we truly know that we did, the expectation for forgiveness is great when we ask for it. Unfortunately we don't always get it. I only get forgiveness fully if I've validated the person that I've wronged. I am always sincere.
2007-11-23 18:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by ≤ Flattery Operated © 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Very true. It is hard to forgive but once we practice it and live it daily the easier it becomes. I agree and you get a star
2007-11-23 18:53:51 · answer #5 · answered by ?? yaddajean ?? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That question has just answered itself. Although God will always forgive you if your truly sorry.
2007-11-23 18:54:08 · answer #6 · answered by Isabella 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
True but it also depends on what the person did to you!
2007-11-23 18:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by islandbreeze9hs 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can't expect someone to forgive you, since you can't forgive them.
2007-11-23 18:54:15 · answer #8 · answered by cats3inhouse 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some things are unforgivable though.
2007-11-23 18:59:24 · answer #9 · answered by Matt 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How true you are!
2007-11-23 19:01:12 · answer #10 · answered by Donny 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋