I really want to forgive a family member, but I don’t want to go ahead without hearing those three little words, “I am sorry.” I have read your posts about how forgiving is unconditional, and so I can go ahead whenever I am ready. Yet, isn’t it the case that if I wait for this person to apologize, I’m actually helping him see the error of his ways, repent, and change?
Yes, if you wait on forgiving, this can get the other person’s attention to see the injustice, change, and apologize. Yet, is this the only way to help the person? In other words, if you forgive, you then can approach the person with gentleness, point out the unfair behavior, and share how that behavior hurt you emotionally. Do you think that, too, might help him to feel sorry and repent?
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