The Difference Between Forgiveness and Reconciliation

60 Seconds of Hope with Horace McMillon · Sep 17, 2025 · 1m

Send us Fan MailThe Difference Between Forgiveness and Reconciliation “All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” - 2 Corinthians 5:18We have been called to forgive everyone preemptively, without preconditions, and unilaterally. We have also been called to the ministry of reconciliation. What’s the difference?Forgiveness does not assume reconciliation. There are many examples particularly in the cases of exploitation and abuse where having any level of reconciliation with a person who is unrepentant and or unreformed is…