A sermon argues that "I forgive but don't forget" is usually just bitterness in disguise. True forgiveness, the speaker says, means releasing both anger and the memory itself, following God's promise to forgive wickedness and never remember sins again.
I forgive, but I don't forget. You ever hear that phrase? While we understand that sometimes boundaries must be put in place, many often use the phrase, I forgive, but I don't forget, as an excuse for bitterness. But how does God forgive? And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins. It's not virtuous to hold on to anger. You don't need to hurt others to heal you. Culture says, hold the grudge, it's your right. Christians believe, I forgive you because I'm dead to self. Be like God. He doesn't just forgive, He forgets.
