The Challenge of Accepting Empty Apologies

Are Christians just supposed to take empty promises at face value?

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As Christians, we get that we must forgive other people. God will not forgive us our sins if we do not, so the stakes are high. However, some people in our lives are insincere when they say they are sorry for doing harmful deeds or saying hurtful words. They may be repeat offenders who keep doing the same wrong things…