The difference in result between forgiveness that responds to repentance and forgiveness independent of the repentance of the offending party is, of course, that the former pattern issues in reconciliation while the latter does not. But in both cases what is presupposed is that the believer forgives the offender. Transparently, reconciliation is a good thing if it can be achieved, but the goal of reconciliation should not become the cloak for nursing bitterness because it cannot be achieved.
D.A. Carson

FOX

FOX

FOX, The

  1. Found in deserts # Eze 13:4
  2. Abounded in Palestine # Jud 15:4 La 5:18
  3. DESCRIBED AS 3a) Active

    # Ne 4:3

3b) Crafty # Lu 13:32 3c) Carnivorous # Ps 63:10 4) Destructive to vines # So 2:15 5) Dwells in holes # Mt 8:20 Lu 9:58 6) ILLUSTRATIVE OF 6a) False prophets # Eze 13:4 6b) Cunning and deceitful persons # Lu 13:32 6c) Enemies of the church # So 2:15 6d) Used by Samson for annoying the Philistines # Jud 15:4-6