Should we always apologize when we have done wrong?

[acadiANNA]

When you sent the email, you were being honest about your feelings. If you were disrespectful, you should apologize. We probably have all offended or hurt someone’s feelings whether it was intentional or not. It doesn’t mean your apology will be accepted. Hopefully, he will get to the point where your friendship is more important than the offense. But maybe he won’t. You can’t control others. You have to take care of yourself. Give him enough time to respond and if you don’t hear from him, you will have to let it go. You have to work on yourself to do that. God does not expect us to do the impossible. Losing a friend is heartbreaking, but do you really want a friend with whom you cannot be honest? Always pray for him. You can be assured that all of us are praying for you.

 

[Jennifoo]

God bless you for desiring healing and reconciliation with this individual who has hurt you. It shows your sincerity and your faith in our Lord and His Word.

Forgiveness and reconciliation are very important in our faith journey but this is often ignored and/or explained away. I’ve found many fellow Christians who hold onto grudges, even over very minor things. I pray for them often.

I respectfully disagree with another poster who stated that we forgive for ourselves. No. We forgive both for ourselves and the other person. It is an Act of Mercy.

I don’t think it was cowardly to apologize over email. Sometimes email can be a good mode of communication in certain circumstances: sometimes not. It can be difficult to discern which mode of communication is best in situations like this.

I don’t think you need to apologize again. You did the best you could. Go to our Lord in prayer, close your eyes and imagine Him on the Cross. Now take this problem and lay it at the Foot of the Cross, entrusting it to Him. He will give you peace, even in your suffering.

May God richly bless you this Lent and Easter.