RE: Sam’s Hangout #128 - “FAMILY LOYALTY & PERSONAL PEACE"
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Do you believe connection by blood is enough reason to keep forgiving family members, overlooking their actions, and giving them endless chances to make things right?Or should there be a point where repeated hurt makes forgiveness without boundaries unhealthy? Give reasons for your answer.
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It is no enough reason. Certain things when not rebuked becomes a habit and eventually becomes normal.
Forgiveness is good, but a repeated action poses a pattern that becomes a norm if not addressed. I can forgive someone twice or overlook their actions certain number of times, but when I notice a pattern, I'll quickly rebuke it with whatever means that seems best at the time.
Boundaries are important, it helps prevent you from certain reckless actions from people, whether connected by blood or not. Allowing every offense makes us vulnerable to so many disrespect, and that's where boundaries sets in