There has been a lingering question among many theologians and bible scholars regarding the issue of “post forgiveness.” Post forgiveness encompasses the events that transpire after one has forgiven his or her neighbor. Does forgiveness return both parties to the status quo (pre-existing condition)? When you forgive your neighbor, do you open your door wide again to the same events that led to the offense in the first place? This is where I think a lot of professing Christians have landed themselves in big trouble and lifetime regret.

The question is would you give a sister that has been committing immorality with your husband a blanket opportunity to come and dine in your house again after forgiving her? Would you allow an individual who have stolen a valuable property from among your treasures to come and build his or her tent in your house again after forgiving? Would you open up again for someone who has betrayed you after telling that person the most secret things about yourself that he or she subsequently revealed to a third party? Would you go back to a supposed mentor for counseling after deliberately offering advice that almost ruin your entire life, after you have forgiven him or her? Would you entrust your properties and children to a demonically inclined person after revelation surface, indicating he or she may have been responsible for all your plights? After forgiving such a person, do you again maintain the relationship that existed prior to the demonic attack?

The Bible offers an outstanding answer, “…and David behaved himself wisely.” In spite of the numerous times that David forgave King Saul for trying to kill him, David flee for his life. If David had hanged around Saul’s neighborhood, he would have been a dead man. Brethren, the key is to be very wise. Wisdom is what paves the way for long life and prosperity. Dreadful stories abound of people that have lost everything as a result of trying to return to the status quo after forgiveness. Again, remember, “…and David behaved himself wisely.”

There is no question about it! Jesus Christ our Lord has told us to forgive seventy times seven times. It is the full responsibility of every child of God to forgive. Is there anyone that has offended you, and it’s becoming difficult to forgive that person? Tell the Lord to give you the grace to forgive that person from the depth of your heart. The Lord will definitely help you. However, a lot of wisdom needs to be applied, especially when the offense in question is a fatal one. If there is the need to run like David ran away from Saul, you would be justified. Yet in your heart, pray daily for the full conversion of such a soul. Remember, wisdom is the key. “…and David behaved himself wisely.”

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