Do I Forgive Someone Who is Unrepentant?
I have to forgive someone who hasn't repented? Let's explain that Scripture points to two levels of forgiveness: 1. An unconditional heart posture that releases bitterness and entrusts the offender to God as judge, 2. A relational forgiveness that is granted when the offender repents. Mark 11:25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Romans 12:19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[a] says the Lord. Luke 17:3 “If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them." Matthew 18:20-35 The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but sev...