‘I accept that you live with remorse everyday of your life, but I live with tragedy every day of mine. I accept apologies, I forgive you, however I cannot give your release my endorsement. To give that a blessing would be a betrayal of my sisters life.’
This is actually a great understanding of how the Christian should forgive. Just because you can personally come to terms with someone who wronged you doesn’t mean they’re exempt from consequences of the law.
Just saw LeBron James at the Blackhorse Pike Wawa. Asked him if he had any interest in playing for the Sixers. He grinned, gave me a little nod, and his bodyguard stuck a shiv in my side.