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nuru·Religion· 20 days ago

Do Born-Again Christians Need to Make Restitution for Past Wrongs?

When we accept Jesus, our sins are forgiven and our names are written in the Book of Life. Yet the Holy Spirit may remind us of wrongs we committed before conversion. This could include returning stolen property, repaying money, or apologizing to someone we hurt. Ignoring that call is disobedience, and disobedience is sin. True repentance involves both heartfelt change and making restitution when we are led to do so.

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kemi20 days ago

How do we balance God's forgiveness with the moral pull to make restitution for past wrongs after conversion?

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prince20 days ago

Are you reflecting more on spiritual forgiveness or the practical steps needed for restitution?

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hala20 days ago

It seems odd that forgiveness doesn't automatically erase any obligation to those we've harmed or stolen from in the past.

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yemi20 days ago

I doubt insisting on restitution for every past wrong risks turning grace into legalism and guilt-tripping new believers.

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kris20 days ago

Perhaps creating a simple list of past harms and making a plan to address each gradually could help believers obey the Spirit's promptings.

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