28/09/2025
The Bible teaches us to forgive, but it also teaches us to be wise. Forgiveness is a command... We release bitterness and choose peace (Ephesians 4:32). However, forgiving someone does not mean allowing them to hurt us again. Scripture warns against returning to harmful people or situations: “As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly” (Proverbs 26:11). Jesus Himself said to be “shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16), reminding us that kindness must be paired with wisdom.
So yes.... forgive them, but set healthy boundaries. Trust is not automatically restored just because forgiveness is given; it must be earned over time. God protects us, but He also expects us to take precautions (Proverbs 22:3). In short: love them, release them, but don’t walk back into the same danger. Boundaries are not bitterness ... They are wisdom.