How Do I Know I Can Trust You Again?

First FORGIVE, then TRUST “I WON’T COLLECT YOUR DEBT” “I’M CANCELLING YOUR DEBT” “I WILL LEND TO YOU AGAIN” Inward attitude of mercy (Mark 11:25; Rom 12:14–21) Unconditional, regardless of repentance Choosing not to stew over the offense Choosing to wisely love the offender Outward agreement of mercy (Luke 17:3–4) Conditional on initial repentance Choosing to absorb the injury of the offense Choosing not to condemn the offender Increasing acceptance of trustworthiness (2 Cor 7:10–16) Conditional on proven repentance Choosing to “remember” new faithfulness, over the offense Choosing to risk increasing trust toward the offender