When we offend someone, our natural tendency is to think that our failure has ruined the relationship and the person we offended will withhold their love from us. This is true how we think of God as well. But the truth is that God is more concerned about preserving his relationship with you over making sure you behave.

There is a debate among Bible believing people. Some believe that God’s forgiveness is conditional, that he only forgives people who “repent,” that is, change their lives. Others believe that God’s forgiveness is unconditional, meaning that he forgives us and that act of grace causes many people to change their behavior.