Forgiveness
Can you forgive someone who doesn’t seek forgiveness? If I refuse to accept your forgiving for my actions where does that leave the forgiveness? Am I a better person if I just say “Well, my part is done I’ve forgiven you” and then walk off and leave the situation/relationship broken? Isn’t that a bit redundant? Aren’t you obliged to seek out that person and fix whatever needs forgiving, seeking peace for both parties? Or does is that what forgiveness is, breaking a link?
Maybe I’m just being a muppet.
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It is right to forgive. I truly believe that. I have forgiven lots of people in my life, and forgiven some people for huge acts of what can only be described as evil. But the thing is never to forget. Forgiveness without the other person repenting is a waste of time. Should you seek them out to see if they repent? No.