If someone lies to you, then admits they lied and apologizes, you should forgive them. No hard feelings. I understand that. But should you trust them to not lie to you again? Is that what it means to really forgive someone--to assume they won't lie again?
When we sin against God, then admit it and apologize, God forgives us. No hard feelings. But does he then assume we will not sin again?
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Forgiving someone is one thing.
The consequences of their sin is another.
Namely, even if forgiven, they ought to know that they might not be trusted for a while.
And, I would not expect God to react the same way as we would, being the pathetic, sinful humans that we are.
Thain! Can you access ZFT? I think I got banned for chewing colin out on another board!
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