Forgiveness and Trust: A Distinction Humanity Must Remember
🌿 Forgiveness and Trust: A Distinction Humanity Must Remember Forgiveness is one of the most powerful acts a human being can perform — but it is often misunderstood. Many believe that forgiving someone means trusting them again. Yet trust and forgiveness are not the same. Forgiveness is unconditional; trust is conditional. This distinction is essential for both personal peace and justice in the world. ⸻ Forgiveness Frees the Soul When you refuse to forgive, anger festers. It eats away at you, often harming you more than the one who wronged you. Forgiveness is not about excusing the act — it is about freeing yourself from the prison of resentment. ⸻ Why Forgive? If you were in another person’s exact place — with their same history, influences, and weaknesses — you would have acted as they did. Recognizing this removes false superiority and grounds forgiveness in humility. ⸻ Evil as Deception When someone does wrong, it does not mean they are pure evil. Often, they have been d...