It takes courage and character to forgive a person who repents and asks your forgiveness. If you forgive them, you expose yourself to the risk of being hurt again. Their repentance earns your forgiveness because the Bible commands you to grant it. But the Bible does not command your forgetfulness. They are still responsible for the harm they’ve done to you. Moreover, as the one who was hurt, you are responsible to maintain sound judgment so as not to be placed in a situation that will only cause more harm to occur. Repentance makes them deserving of your forgiveness. It also makes them eligible to receive your trust. When they repent, your forgiveness should come quickly. On the other hand, they should realize that it will take time and effort for them to once again earn your trust.       Source       Back