03/01/2026
A Genuine Apology Must Involve a Change in Behavior: Do not take your spouse’s grace, mercy, and forgiveness for granted. Grace is free but not cheap. The casual repeated verbal utterance of apologies without genuine inward contrition and heartfelt repentance and change only cheapens grace. A genuine apology and true remorse lie in the readiness and willingness to alter the very behaviors, actions and attitudes that led to the offense, guaranteeing that such behaviors will not be repeated. Sorry holds no weight unless accompanied by a tangible change of behavior and a sincere deep desire for change. While humanity is prone to err, to persist in the same mistakes one has been forgiven is nothing short of folly. When Jesus forgave he often commanded, 'Go and sin no more.'" When your spouse has forgiven you, go and sin no more.
