When I was talking with a friend about forgiveness, this was her response: “I am no push-over. I fear that if I forgive, then I become that push-over. I have to stand up for what is right. I have to stand up for myself.” I was not sure how to respond to this. Would you please help me?

May 31, 2024 directorifi No comments

Your friend seems to think that if she forgives, then she gives up her right to justice. This is not true. Forgiveness and justice can exist together. So, she can have the mercy of forgiveness and then ask for fairness from the other person.

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When I was talking with a friend about forgiveness, this was her response: “I am no push-over. I fear that if I forgive, then I become that push-over. I have to stand up for what is right. I have to stand up for myself.” I was not sure how to respond to this. Would you please help me?

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