Posted by One of Rod Dreher’s commenters, Cecilia, on the subject of forgiveness and revenge:
As to why wronged people do not seek vengeance – another good question. Maybe it is because forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves – not the person we are forgiving. Why poison yourself with embitterness and hatred towards someone who can no longer do you harm? Live – perhaps for all those who did not live or suffered so much.
I love that point about forgiveness being a gift we give ourselves lest we become poisoned. When applied to the subject of relationships, it’s part of closure. A bitch person may wrong you but in the end, you have to move on.
