There is no forgiveness without repentance.
Any one can say ... sorry and then do the same thing like nothing happened.
John the Baptist chased the Pharisees away from being baptized because they showed no repentance.
John told them to produce fruit first and then come back ...
- You just cursed me out!
- Sorry ...
- But you are cursing at me every day!
- Sorry ... but you know how I get. (shrug) ... OK, let's move on to the next topic.
- But you are cursing at me every day!
- I did say I am sorry ... what else you want??
Thanks,
Ed
Forgiveness is given only when one is asked and person is sincere.
And then, he better start straightening out.