Here are two segments from Joe Pote's post Forgiveness with Boundaries, from his blog Redeemed. It's an excellent biblical example of how forgiveness need not entail reconciliation with the person who has hurt you, especially if that person is still likely to be dangerous. *** Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I… Continue reading Forgiveness with Boundaries – David and King Saul (by Joe Pote)
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Avoid being deceived by the abuser, put him out of the flock (advice for pastors Part 3, by Ps Jeff Crippen)
(Luke 15:21) And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' Having educated himself about the nature, mentality, and tactics of abuse (entitlement, power-control, justification), the pastor will be enabled to recognize abuse when it is described to him… Continue reading Avoid being deceived by the abuser, put him out of the flock (advice for pastors Part 3, by Ps Jeff Crippen)
