What is the Definition of the word Forgiveness?

 

What is the definition of the word Forgiveness?

By: Anthony Joseph Hopkins May 7, 2021

 

        What is the definition of the word forgiveness?  Forgiveness means the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.  The Biblical Definition of the word forgiveness means: Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve your forgiveness. ... Forgiveness does not mean forgetting, nor does it mean condoning or excusing offenses.  Forgiveness doesn't mean forgetting. Rather, forgiveness means letting go of the pain the incident is causing us. We forgive to give ourselves peace of mind, and in hopes that one day someone will return the favor if we ever offend them.

        Next, Jesus says that “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.  I am the type of person who will forgive everyone immediately. 

This is because it does not make sense to hold grudges towards another person.  I know that forgiveness is a two-way street.  If I forgive another person, I would like for another person to forgive me of all of my trespasses and sins.

Further, I want to say that I have come a very long way behaviorally.  I used to forgive other people immediately.  Afterwards, the same person turns around and commit another offense toward me.  4 Steps to Forgiveness

·         Talk to someone you trust and open up about how hurt, sad or angry you may feel. Let your emotions out, and don't apologize for them.

Don't withdraw or isolate yourself. Stay connected and feel the pain, even though it hurts. With someone there to listen, the pain is more bearable. 

 

 

The three types of forgiveness are:

·         Exoneration.

·         Forbearance.

·         Release.

Paul told the Roman Christians God would forgive our sins and cover them up (Romans 4:7). When God forgives our sin, he puts it out of his mind; he erases it from the pages of time; he forgets it. ... Through Christ, God forgives our sin. Because of Christ, God forgets our sin.

 

Here are eight ways to work on that.

1.  Get mad, feel hurt and grieve. ...

2.  Ask yourself whether your anger is constructive or destructive. ...

3.  Don't worry—you aren't saying the offense was OK. ...

4.  Practice stress-reduction techniques. ...

5.  Remind yourself why you want this person in your life. ...

6.  Set boundaries.

 

All sins shall be forgiven, except the sin against the Holy Ghost; for Jesus will save all except the sons of perdition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        If God forgive all of our sins, why can’t we forgive others in the same exact way?  It is not hard to forgive another person.  I really love people!!  I only want others to love me in the same exact way I love them.  However, I cannot force someone to love me.  I cannot force someone to forgive me in the same exact way.  I will admit that I suffer from depression.  I also suffer from Schizoid Affective Disorder.  I have to tell everyone the truth about myself.  If a person does not love me in the same way I love them, then I will have to pray for them.