I like this and agree with it. Forgiveness is similar to love in that it
doesn't require a response from the recipient for it to exist.
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From: "Helen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: Something I discovered-forgiveness
> Vinny and Angel,
> Your two posts reminded me of something I=20
> received in email this morning. I'll paste it here for all to read:
> Love,
> Helen
>
> July 23 "for this is My blood of the covenant,=20
> which is to be shed on behalf of many for the=20
> forgiveness of sins."=20
> <http://www.studylight.org/desk/?passage=3Dmt+26:28&sr=3D1>Matthew 26:28
>
> Risky Business
>
> Forgiveness - What does forgiveness look like?=20
> That's not the same question as what it means. We=20
> are inclined to use a lot of theologically=20
> correct language when we talk about forgiveness.=20
> We mention casting away guilt, dealing with sins=20
> and bridging the gap between man and God. All=20
> that is correct and good to know. But what does=20
> forgiveness look like in action? The imagery of the Greek word can help
us.
>
> Aphesis (forgiveness, remission) comes from two=20
> other Greek words. One is the simple preposition=20
> "from" (apo). The other is hiemi, to send.=20
> Literally, to send from, to send away. This=20
> combination results in meanings like, "to=20
> dismiss, to let pass, to send forth, to let go=20
> of, to release, to forsake, to leave and to=20
> abandon". What does forgiveness look like? It=20
> looks like the last rays of the sun disappearing=20
> over the horizon. It looks like the last wave of=20
> the passenger on the cruise ship. It looks like=20
> the airplane pulling out of sight. Forgiveness is a disappearing act.
>
> Is this your vision of forgiveness? When you=20
> forgive, do you see the incident disappear from=20
> your horizon? Do you wave it good-bye? Do you=20
> release it from your history and your vocabulary?=20
> Forgiveness is the active choice to send=20
> something away from you. God's forgiveness sends=20
> away the guilty verdict and the implied=20
> punishment. God's active choice in the matter=20
> means that it is removed from His vocabulary=20
> about us and from His actions toward us. Gone.=20
> Disappeared. God doesn't stand on the shore and=20
> look out at the sea, catching the wisp of smoke=20
> from the ship in order to remind Himself that He=20
> "forgave" us. There is no telltale sign on the=20
> horizon. God isn't looking in that direction.
>
> Dr. Laura gave advice about forgiveness to a=20
> caller. She said that forgiveness was not=20
> necessary unless the offender demonstrated=20
> remorse and changed behavior. Dr. Laura might=20
> have been well received among the Pharisees but=20
> she certainly would have had difficulty with=20
> Jesus. Jesus made forgiveness the most risky=20
> business in the world. From Jesus' perspective,=20
> forgiveness never demanded remorse or changed=20
> behavior. Forgiveness is my decision to wave=20
> good-bye. It does not depend on your response.=20
> Forgiveness with expectation is subtle=20
> obligation. And God is not subtle when it comes to dealing with sin.
>
> Let it go. Send it away. Release it. Take the risk. Wave good-bye. He did.
>
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>
> Earlier, Vinny Samarco wrote:
> Well, Angel,
> I'm glad the guy turned out to be a transcriber, and I'm glad you can
> forgive him, neverless, as you said in effect, he is not about to be your
> best friend. Also, that still doesn't mean he can't or won't do that kind
> of thing again. I'm so very sorry that that had to happen to you and your
> daughter.
> Yes, in spite of all, we have to pray that if there is anything that God
can
> redeem and use for the good out of a situation like that, that He will do
> soAll in All, we just have to give it to the Lord, and be thankful to Him
> for any good that came out of it.
> In my case, I had to forgive someone who caused us to have to leave our
> home. I can't go into details, but, as I am sure you have learned,
> forgiveness is as much for us as it is towards the other person.
> Forgive my rambling.
> Vinny
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Angel" <[log in to unmask]
> To: <[log in to unmask]
> Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 6:06 AM
> Subject: Something I discovered
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