Forgiveness isn't a tool for manipulation

We live among humans. We are human. So it’s natural to distrust the concept of forgiveness, especially because withholding forgiveness is a great way to control people.

But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. (1 John 1:9)

Have you ever been in a relationship where someone withheld forgiveness?

Before you answer that, let’s make sure we’re talking about forgiveness and not restoration. Because they are two separate things.

Restoration is all…