Biblical Answer

Forgiveness is a complex and often misunderstood concept. Many people believe that forgiving someone means excusing or justifying their behavior, but this is not the case. Forgiveness is about trusting that God is the God of justice and saying, "Father, I believe you will handle this situation." It's about releasing the burden of resentment and anger, not condoning the wrong behavior. As the Bible says, "The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin" (1 John 1:7), we can be confident that God forgives us, no matter what we've done. However, forgiveness is not always easy, and it's often a choice we must make, even when it doesn't feel good.

The process of forgiveness is not about the other person, but about our own heart and relationship with God. When we forgive, we are not saying that the other person's actions were okay, but rather that we trust God to handle the situation. This can be a difficult concept to grasp, especially when we feel that the other person doesn't deserve forgiveness. However, as Christians, we understand that we don't deserve God's forgiveness either, and yet He offers it to us freely. By forgiving others, we are demonstrating our trust in God's justice and sovereignty, and we are releasing ourselves from the burden of resentment and anger.

In order to forgive, we must first understand that forgiveness is not about feeling good or justifying the other person's behavior, but about trusting God's justice and sovereignty. We must also recognize that forgiveness is a choice we make, and it's often a difficult one. However, when we choose to forgive, we are not only freeing ourselves from the burden of resentment and anger, but also demonstrating our trust in God's ability to handle the situation. As the Bible says, "If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you" (Matthew 6:14). By choosing to forgive, we are not only bringing healing to our own hearts, but also demonstrating our trust in God's love and justice.