Forgiveness Quote by John Eldredge
““sometimes it takes time for a person to be ready to forgive. It often helps to explain that forgiveness is not saying it didn’t matter; it is not saying we simply choose to overlook the offense. Forgiveness is saying the cross is enough—we require no further payment than Jesus paid. Forgiveness is releasing the person to God for him to deal with.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Love & War, John Eldredge, 2015
Forgiveness is not minimizing the offense but releasing the offender to a higher power, requiring no further payment beyond Christ's sacrifice.
In simple terms: Forgiveness means letting go and trusting God to handle the offender.
Key Takeaway
Practice release through spiritual trust.
Themes
forgiveness
spirituality
release
justice
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage conflict
- family betrayal
- personal hurt
Key Concepts
theology
psychology of trauma
redemption
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps help you release resentment?
- How does faith influence your forgiveness process?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness may feel impossible without genuine remorse.
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