I have a question to pose for discussion.

It says in Luke 17:

3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

Are we to forgive people who offend us, but are not willing to "repent" or apologize? Even God requires that we "repent." God requires us to confess our sin (1 Jn 1:9), and then He will be faithful and just to forgive us our sin. God will not forgive anyone who will not acknowledge their sin.

There are people who offend, but are either too insensitive to apologize, or they don't think it necessary. Are we obligated to forgive them?

Last edited by Tom F; Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:52 PM.
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