Forgiving The Unforgivable Quotes

“Forgiving other people does not in any way benefit or let them off the hook. It allows us to cancel the debt they owe us, which in all probability they can never pay anyway. We are the ones who are freed—from the expectation of restitution for the wrongs done to us.”
― David Stoop, Forgiving the Unforgivable

“Our taking our time to forgive, and our grieving over our loss through anger and sadness, helps us understand how serious the offense was. We don’t want to take it lightly. In fact, forgiveness offered too quickly is not really forgiveness—it’s excusing. And when we excuse hurtful behavior, we invite it to continue in our lives.”
― David Stoop, Forgiving the Unforgivable