Forgiveness

Forgiveness. From childhood we are taught it is right to forgive wrongs committed against us, even if that forgiveness isn’t sought. This concept is so ingrained into our lives that instant dread rains down upon our constitution if stubborn selfishness overcomes us. Why forgive? If the entire act creates, when ignored, an instant worry about the function of our own character, is it even necessary? Seriously, who would want to go through life forgiving when a wrong is committed to feeling like a leper in the presence of God when they don’t? I am certainly not willing to live like that. So, why not define forgiveness a little more: