Biblical Answer

Forgiveness is a vital aspect of Christian living, and it's essential to forgive our adult children, even when they hurt us, as God forgives us. When our adult children steal from us, it can be a painful experience, but forgiveness is not about the child, it's about us and our relationship with God. To forgive our adult child for stealing from us, we need to take a humble approach and recognize that we are not better than them. We are all sinners, and we have all made mistakes. As the Bible says, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). By acknowledging our own sinfulness, we can begin to forgive our child and not harbor resentment.

To forgive our adult child, we need to take the first step of acknowledging our own role in the situation. Have we contributed to the problem in any way? Have we been unfair or unjust in our expectations or treatment of our child? By examining our own hearts and actions, we can begin to see our child's behavior in a different light and understand that they are also struggling with their own sin and weaknesses. As the Bible says, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2). By bearing our child's burdens and acknowledging their struggles, we can begin to forgive them and work towards healing and restoration in our relationship.

Ultimately, forgiveness is a process that requires effort and commitment from both parties. It's not something that happens overnight, but rather it's a journey that requires patience, understanding, and empathy. As we forgive our adult child for stealing from us, we are not only healing our relationship with them, but we are also demonstrating our faith in God and His ability to work in our lives. As the Bible says, "Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things" (1 Corinthians 13:7). By loving our child and bearing their burdens, we can forgive them and work towards a more loving and restored relationship.