How can forgiving transform the way we see the one who was unfair?
Forgiveness expands one’s perspective of who the other person is. As we forgive, the stereotype of who the other person is begins to diminish. In other words, when people are hurt, they can think of the other only in terms of the hurtful behavior. As we forgive, we begin to see the inherent worth of the other person, not to excuse the behavior, but instead to realize that the person is more than the unjust behavior. Forgiving helps the injured person to see the common humanity with the other person, the possible internal wounds the other may be suffering, and the need to try extending mercy to that person.
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