The problem with revenge is that it never evens the score. It ties both the injured and the injurer to an escalator of pain. Both are stuck on the escalator as long as parity is demanded, and the escalator never stops. Lewis B. Smedes demandescalatoreven share on social
Modern Americans suffer from a fear of judging. Passing judgment on the behavior of fellow human beings is considered an act of medieval, undemocratic intolerance. Lewis B. Smedes actamericanbehavior Change image and share on social
Restorative justice is not a replacement of retributive justice, but a complement. It seeks the rehabilitation of the wrongdoer and the repair of the victim's injury. Lewis B. Smedes complementinjuryjustice Change image and share on social
You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well. Lewis B. Smedes beginfeelforgiveness Change image and share on social
Sometimes I like to list the strongest arguments I can find to support a point of view I think is wrong. When I have them before me, I am up against a real opponent rather than a hypothetical one that is an easy target for me to hit. Lewis B. Smedes argumenteasyfind share on social
No one really forgives unless he has been hurt. Lewis B. Smedes forgivehurt Change image and share on social
The lies we tell ourselves are the most subtle of all lies. Lewis B. Smedes liesubtle Change image and share on social
Some people still have causes they will not desert, even though the cause seems lost. Lewis B. Smedes desertlosepeople Change image and share on social
Some people still make promises and keep those they make. When they do, they help make life around them more stably human. Lewis B. Smedes humanlifemake Change image and share on social
Forgiving is love's toughest work, and love's biggest risk. Lewis B. Smedes bigforgivelove Change image and share on social
