Pilgrim,

Thank you for giving thoughtful consideration to my question.

I concur with you comment. I have a situation where I have rebuked the offender, but they do not see their fault and therefore are unapologetic. I have had people tell me that I was obligated to just forgive them, but I don't see it that way in the Scriptures. The Scripture says as often as they repent, I am to forgive. But, without repentance the fellowship just isn't there with this individual. I would like the whole situation to just be forgotten, but without that acknowledgement of wrongdoing, I cannot just restore the relationship. I am praying that the offender with be given a contrite and broken heart.

I thank you for giving me clarity in my mind on this issue. I have been meaning to post this question on here for some time, and I expected to get a good answer, and I have not been disappointed.

Respectfully,
Tom

Tom F.