Have you ever been very ashamed of something you have done that hurt someone who did not deserve it?
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Yes, of course. I wouldn't be human if I hadn't ever felt that way or done something dishonorable. That terrible, gut-wrenching feeling of guilt and regret is the very best motivator to learn from your mistakes and try your hardest to not repeat your hurtful actions. People that learn and try their best to resolve the situation earn their forgiveness.
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Yes and I finally remember the occasion: it happened about 28 years ago. I've seen the woman who I hurt a couple of times in public since then when I was with my wife. I didn't approach her but I did walk by her. I also looked at her but there was no indication that she recognized me so I'm thankful for her apparently forgetting all about it.
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Of course. Especially when I became a parent. Our children are the most vulnerable to our decisions. I remember once my son was crying after I put him to bed. He was about 9 or 10 months old and I was trying to get him to learn to fall asleep without me holding or rocking him at that point. So I ignored his cries for like 45 minutes, until I couldn't stand it anymore. When I looked in his room he was straddling the top rail of his babybed and hanging on for dear life while screaming his little lungs out. I don't know how much longer he could have held on before he may have fell to the floor. I have over the years said things in anger to my kids or made foolish decisions. All I can say is thank goodness for forgiveness.
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Certainly, but it makes us less likely to do it again.
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