Last night I was given three questions. Here is question number 1.
What if the son did it over and over just using the family?
I would appreciate any response to this question. Two things come to my mind. First, Jesus' words to Peter when he asked how many times should be forgive his brother and was told that basically he should keep forgiving without counting. The second is Mark 11:25, "And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." Forgiveness is never about the other person. It is always your move. We must forgive even if there is no repentance. Forgiveness that keeps score is not forgiveness. There is no conditions on repentance.
Please respond. What do you think?
2 comments:
I think to properly consider this scenario, you have to put yourself in the position of the father, and consider your response as if it really was your son. My response would be one of 'unlimited' forgiveness, tempered by 'tough love'. There is always the danger of condoning or enabling aberrant behavior by not setting appropriate boundaries ... Pastor Gord
Thanks for your comment Pastor. Check out the second question which asks about enabling.
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