Aside from compliments and “nice job,” what true satisfaction can you get from forgiving someone? I feel like I’m playing this kind of game.
I concur that forgiveness can lead to a sense of fulfillment. I concur that receiving affirmation from others is not the main source of satisfaction when it comes to forgiving. I disagree that receiving affirmation from others is the sole benefit of forgiveness. Forgiving others is primarily about showing love to people—especially to those who have wronged us. I find that practicing this love and then realizing that it is stronger than any injustice that comes our way is incredibly fulfilling.
I concur that forgiving someone can lead to satisfaction. I concur that receiving affirmation from others is not the main source of satisfaction when it comes to forgiving. I disagree that receiving affirmation from others is the only thing that comes with forgiving someone. Being able to love others—especially those who have wronged us—is the main reward for forgiving. I think it is incredibly fulfilling to put this love into practice and then to know that it outweighs any injustice that may come our way.
