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Went to church... heard nothing about forgiveness, so thought I'd ask you experts... what does Jesus mean and does it apply.

Christ said forgive "your brother" 70x7 times... a lot. Matthew 18:21-22

The power of forgiveness is to change the hearts of others... and your own. Could forgiving one persons evil help to change the hearts of millions?

I don't see forgiveness as absolved of consequences. You want to turn away from Evil before it's done. See the temptation of Jesus by the "devil" for him to jump off a cliff. Devil was "rebuked" with scripture, even when Jesus was weak.

Matthew 4:1-11

Forgiveness is more beautiful than death, yes?

Met this girl on a Christian dating app. She only lived 1mile away. She even sent the first message which rarely happens and actually kept th conversation going. We talked for two days off and on. She would go to prayer meets with friends and bible study and therapy. Claimed to have been abused by her ex. Said she stopped being Christian and had sex with him but regretted it and now says that God has forgiven her. She's apparently all about bodily autonomy. Claims to not want kids until after marriage. I honestly don't want kids at all but I told her after marriage because I knew not having kids at all would have been a deal breaker. Long story short, she ends up texting me saying she prayed on it and decided she couldn't trust anyone she met online and that it wouldn't work out between us. I told her I understood but there's still a dull ache. I had asked God if she was the one he held onto for me and to give me a sign. I guess that was the sign. I'm honestly glad though because if being touched triggers her to the point of panic attacks, I don't think it would have been a healthy relationship. Thought Christians weren't supposed to live in fear. Was she a true Christian? Because I don't think she is...

It seems that more than ever, the commands of Jesus are seen as signs of weakness: loving your enemies, forgiving those who trespass against you, blessing those who curse you, doing good to those who hate you, and praying for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience are all signs of weakness in today's society.

Society praises politicians, athletes, and entertainers who lash out and insult those who they think disrespected them. Bragging is seen as a sign of strength. If someone wrongs you, you're supposed to lash out and shame them, not forgive them. Twitter feuds, political feuds, bragging etc are all accepted as normal today.

Is being a good Christian a sign of weakness/wussiness?

He insults people a lot.

He does not forgive anyone he thinks wronged him.

He's been married three times and has cheated on all three wives.

He does not attend church.

He says he doesn't need to ask God for forgiveness