Forgiveness: Is it a sign of weakness or strength?
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Forgiveness isn't always an option. If a group of people forgives everything unconditionally, they risk being constantly victimized by others, regardless of whether it's a minority or a majority. Not everyone possesses a noble heart; in reality, most do not.
Christianity teaches us to forgive and show kindness to others, yet it also instructs us to be kind to ourselves. One must learn how to balance these two sides, which are often in conflict...
My personal approach is this: forgive once, stay silent the second time, and bite back on the third. Even then, I find that decision is often far too mild...
Christianity teaches us to forgive and show kindness to others, yet it also instructs us to be kind to ourselves. One must learn how to balance these two sides, which are often in conflict...
My personal approach is this: forgive once, stay silent the second time, and bite back on the third. Even then, I find that decision is often far too mild...