Originally Posted by Jacy
The Bible nowhere advises or allows (and certainly doesn't command) apology. An apology is an inadequate, humanistic substitue for the real thing. Apology is wrong, not only because it is man's inadequate substitue for God's revealed method of righting wrongs, but apology elicits an inadequate response. When we ask, "Will you forgive me?" we have put the ball into the other person's court, and a response is now required of him. The onus of responsibility has shifted from the one who did the wrong to the one who was wronged. Both parties are then required to put the matter in the past.

This is great stuff! Thanks a lot for weighing in on this topic. It has been very edifying.

Last edited by Tom F; Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:57 PM.
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