What forgiveness is and isn t?

Forgiveness is holding the offender responsible, including requiring reparations and accepting the legal consequences of their actions. Forgiveness wants repentance and compensation, if possible, not revenge. Forgiveness is not saying the abuse, cheating, sexual immorality, and addictions are okay.

What should you not forgive?

18 Things You Should Never Forgive Him For

• Texting/sexting other girls behind your back and denying it after you find out.
• Disrespecting your work/career/hobbies/major, etc.
• Having blamed your presence in his life for his shortcomings.
• Being rude or disrespectful to your family/friends.

What’s the difference between repentance and forgiveness?

Repentance is the act of admitting wrong-doing and saying sorry. It involves someone understanding how their actions have caused pain and suffering to another person. Forgiveness is the act of pardoning an offender.

How long does forgiveness take PPP?

The lender has 60 days from the time they receive a complete forgiveness request to make a decision and pass it along to the SBA. The SBA, in theory, then has 90 days to make their decision. Early on, the forgiveness process ‒ even for smaller loans ‒ was taking a long time; three months, often more.

Does forgiving make Forgiveness easier?

Forgiving is not forgetting. Our brain is simply not built to forget. While forgetting would certainly make forgiveness easier, we wouldn’t be relying on the One who can heal our broken hearts. 6. Forgiving is not excusing the offense. Nor is forgiveness condoning the offense.

Is “moving on” the same as forgiveness?

Just “moving on” is not the same as forgiveness. Not tolerating abuse. Forgiveness does not mean staying in a harmful situation or tolerating abuse. You can draw firm boundaries while also walking in complete forgiveness.

Is forgiveness the same as reconciliation?

Forgiveness also isn’t a synonym for reconciliation. While it’s true that the act of forgiving can lead to reunion—“It was only a one-night stand, after all, and we’ve been married for 10 years; I’m forgiving and staying”—you can also choose to forgive and to divorce an unfaithful spouse.

What does the Bible say about forgiving?

Forgiving is not tolerating. Forgiving an offense does not mean tolerating behavior that is hurtful. On the contrary, we are called to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). This is for the good of the offender and the offended.