Teachings on Family

WHAT IS FORGIVENESS???  HOW TO FORGIVE AND STILL HAVE HEALTHY BOUNDARIES. First, let’s visit what forgiveness is NOT. Forgiveness is NOT FORBEARANCE.  Forbearance is patiently enduring a provocation, overlook a slight, or maintain self-control in the face of frustration. Forbearance causes us to weight someone’s sinful action or attitude with love, wisdom, and discernment and choose not to respond.   Forgiveness is also NOT FORGETTING. Forgiveness is also NOT ELIMINATING CONSEQUENCES.         Even though we are forgiven already, there are consequences…