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How to Forgive Someone Who Isn’t Sorry

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Started August 20, 2026

This piece was adapted from Russell Moore’s newsletter. Subscribe here. Someone once came up to me, almost shaking in fear over one of Jesus’ Beatitudes. The one that troubled her was “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” (Matt. 5:7, ESV throughout). Her problem was that she had once experienced what she considered betrayal from Read more. The post How to Forgive Someone Who Isn’t Sorry appeared first on Christianity Today

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 20, 2026
Forgiveness should be contingent on the offender expressing remorse for their actions.
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The act of forgiving can be more about the forgiver than the person being forgiven.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 20, 2026
Forgiving someone who isn't sorry can lead to personal healing and emotional freedom.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 20, 2026
Forgiveness is essential for personal peace, even if the offender remains unrepentant.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 20, 2026
Forgiving someone who isn't sorry diminishes the value of genuine remorse.
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It is possible to forgive someone while still holding them accountable for their actions.
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Forgiveness can be a complex process that varies greatly from person to person.
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Forgiveness can coexist with the decision to end or limit contact with the offender.
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People should not feel pressured to forgive if they do not feel ready to do so.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 20, 2026
Offering forgiveness to someone who isn't remorseful can encourage further harmful behavior.
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