Counsel Thyself

What Forgiveness is Not


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The conversation explores the dimensions of forgiveness and their relationship to the forgiveness process. It begins by clarifying what forgiveness is not, including forgetting, tolerating abuse, denying the injury, reconciling with the person, absolute trust, absolving from consequences, accepting blame, appeasing, enabling behavior, and affronting justice. The conversation emphasizes that forgiveness is an attitude and decision, not dependent on forgetting or reconciling. It also highlights the importance of repentance and the possibility of forgiveness without restoring relationships.


There are 12 things that we need to remember that forgiveness is really not... Tune in to learn what they are!

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Counsel ThyselfBy Dr. Arllen Ade and Brendan Blood