Forgiveness: Not Necessarily What You Think: What the Bible Really Says, and What it Doesn't Say

by Renee Pittelli

Have you ever been pressured to forgive before you felt comfortable about it? Has something not sat right with you all these years about the concept of biblical forgiveness? Is it just not making sense for God to require us to grant blanket forgiveness on demand, or even if it hasn’t been asked for, including to those who are downright wicked? As Christians, we all know our Father wants us to forgive. However, forgiveness and the requirement to forgive are not necessarily what we have been taught by our abusers and their enablers, or by others who are either misinformed or trying to deceive us. God wants us to be open-hearted and willing to forgive. But he does not want us to cheapen forgiveness by giving it prematurely and undeservedly to those who have every intention of continuing on in their evil. In this book, we will study the scriptures that talk about forgiveness and repentance, including relevant context and commentary, as well as dilemmas and questions we are often faced with. Our God is not an abuse-enabler. He is truly righteous and just. You may be surprised to learn that forgiveness and God’s instructions to forgive are not necessarily what you have been led to believe.

159 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 10, 2017

About the author

Sister Renee Pittelli is a married mother of two grown sons, and co-founder of Luke 17:3 Ministries.

Reviews

[Paul Parkinson]

One radical lady. Her basic premise is the same as mine (you can't forgive someone unless they ask for forgiveness--she says repent), but her references to devil people vs. brothers (only true christians, left me hanging.

[Norma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book on forgiveness

I really loved reading this book. I needed to read this book because I have been having a hard time forgiving my step daughter. She lied on me time and time again. I kept forgiving her. I did anything for her. Now the she is 20 I don’t talk to her or see her. This book is for anyone who needs to heal due to someone hurt them really bad and they want to know how to forgive.

[leigha · Rating 5 out of 5]

IF ONLY I READ THIS SOONER!

This book is a light unto true godly repentance, it's also dives into abusers. I fully intend to read other books by this author.