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Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by chibenn(m): 10:28pm On Jan 07, 2017
there is one woman , a business partner whom I always buy goods together in Onitsha market .
but I have don't to her things he will never forgive me if she know ,
although she didn't know I was the one who hacked her goods then,
but now I an burn again , but when ever I see this woman my mind run over that which I have don't to her,
but I am afraid to go for a restitution,

so , is the restitution really necessary for my repentance?

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by Nutase: 10:38pm On Jan 07, 2017
Burn

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by DozieInc(m): 10:46pm On Jan 07, 2017
Restitution is necessary for repentance.

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by collinsfhk(m): 12:45am On Jan 08, 2017
DozieInc:
Restitution is necessary for repentance.


Please explain with reference.
Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by veekid(m): 7:20am On Jan 08, 2017

nairaland is always boring on Sundays with multiple xtian topics on front-page; don't know why


Quote me and die........
Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by powerfulsettingz: 7:21am On Jan 08, 2017
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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by Nobody: 7:21am On Jan 08, 2017
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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by lielbree: 7:21am On Jan 08, 2017
Yes. Where possible

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by buygala(m): 7:22am On Jan 08, 2017
Please let sleeping dogs lie.... you can never tell how the woman will react to the revelation that you have been duping her codedly. ...she may likely not reason with the motive behind your action,and may get very vindictive ...

Even the Bible says..... "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature....Old things are passed away and ALL THINGS ARE BECOME NEW cool

Just make sure you are fair in your future dealings with her, while also going out of your way to quietly refund that which you have dubiously taken from her by way of random gifts and favors without her knowing that's what you are doing smiley

Repentance shouldn't entail putting a gun in your mouth and pulling the trigger...... Go and sin no more smiley

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by NNVanguard(m): 7:22am On Jan 08, 2017
Yes! For peace of mind.

How can you be putting on a stolen dress everyday and the owner peradventure sees you, how will you feel?

The book in your shelf that's not yours and yet you are keeping it and you know the rightful owner, and maybe the owner is still in dire need of it, is it good?

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by iyzeek(m): 7:23am On Jan 08, 2017
No
Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by barrackbwoi(m): 7:23am On Jan 08, 2017
What is restitution? embarassed
Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by Kondomatic(m): 7:24am On Jan 08, 2017
Well, Genuine repentance leads to a desire to redress wrongs, but you should bear in mind that not all wrongs are redressable. Restitution should be done only when necessary and possible because the heart of man is wicked and the wronged may harm you.

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by randomperson: 7:25am On Jan 08, 2017
The problem with restitution is that u can't actually make restitution for all your sins... Unless u want to be like that guy who relinquished his admission...
If u get a job through false pretenses and get paid handsomely for ten years before repenting... Would u return all the money u have collected??

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by CaptainBomb(m): 7:25am On Jan 08, 2017
In Islam NO
Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by Proudlyngwa(m): 7:26am On Jan 08, 2017
chibenn:
there is one woman , a business partner whom I always buy goods together in Onitsha market .
but I have don't to her things he will never forgive me if she know ,
although she didn't know I was the one who hacked her goods then,
but now I an burn again , but when ever I see this woman my mind run over that which I have don't to her,
but I am afraid to go for a restitution,

so , is the restitution really necessary for my repentance?
Restitution, repentance and forgiveness are intertwined. You might have restituted for that particular offence unknowingly
But if you are still lacking inner peace, go and meet her and do for her more than you did against her.
That is true repentance.

And for those telling you no, maybe they need to read Gal 6.7 over and over again.

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by kennyblaze007(m): 7:27am On Jan 08, 2017
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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by TamedWolf90: 7:27am On Jan 08, 2017
Op if you fearful of her reaction, you can wait for any of the festive occasions and give her monetary gift...she won't suspect a thing...My one cent

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by ChappyChase: 7:28am On Jan 08, 2017
Nope!
Reason; I thief well when I be small pikin how una want make I pay back, when I no know who I thief from and how much I don thief

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by Nobody: 7:29am On Jan 08, 2017
Not in Zoroastrianism.
Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by herdekunley9ja(m): 7:32am On Jan 08, 2017

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by beautycrush24(f): 7:33am On Jan 08, 2017
I think you should do things for her that would make her happy. You can then tell her wat u did afterwards. She might not forgive u but u'll be at peace with yourself knowing you've tried to make up for your sins.

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by eleojo23: 7:34am On Jan 08, 2017
You cannot make restitution for all things.
Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by beautycrush24(f): 7:34am On Jan 08, 2017
ChappyChase:
Nope!
Reason; I thief well when I be small pikin how una want make I pay back, when I no know who I thief from and how much I don thief

It's not every sin u need to make up for. Only those that keep disturbing your conscience.
Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by Nobody: 7:34am On Jan 08, 2017
.....even the mods cannot help the op correct the errors in his write up before moving to FP na wa angry

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by donpata(m): 7:34am On Jan 08, 2017
Nope, its not. Bible is clear, once u are truly repented in heart, God forgives u. Problem is that what u feel is conscience. That's part of the harm sin does. some scars are permanent, some go with time.

This is a scar of sin; the pricking of ur conscience. God has forgiven u but the "Deceiver of Brethren" will keep laughing at u, telling u in your heart that u are a damn sinner who can't be forgiven. he will laugh at u when u pray, asking u if u think God will answer the prayer of a "sinner"

His aim is to make u doubt ur Faith in Christ. that's what he always wanna do. soon, u will find it difficult to pray cos u will think God won't accept especially if it seems to u, previous requests to God weren't answered.

Well then, this is where restitution comes in. Its not necessary for repentance but it is needed at times for the growth & sustainability of ur faith in Christ.

Moreover, the main reason u may be afraid to tell her is cos of shame of what she will keep thinking or telling people abt u. But u c, that is the cross u must carry when following Christ. U tell her and move on. No matter what she says, or thinks thereafter, E no concern u. all u need do is pray and meet her. whatever the outcome is, take it. its ur cross.

lastly, God can giv u a save landing. remember Esau and Jacob? While Jacob was planning on how to survive the anger of Esau, God had gone ahead and smoothen things up. So u can forget the devil and move on with ur life or shame him by restituting. Either way, he will eventually let u be on that iss. Good luck

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by matrix199(m): 7:35am On Jan 08, 2017
I thought the past is past in Christianity.


From what your bible says, once u're in christ, old things are "past". Besides, the prostitute Jesus rescued from the mob, he never told her to go and tell her customers she infected them with STDs. He only told her to go, start a clean sheet, and stain the sheet no more.

Restitution is a choice, not an expectation, or requisite for full repentance.
Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by khalebzy(m): 7:35am On Jan 08, 2017
Kk
Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by lielbree: 7:35am On Jan 08, 2017
chibenn:
there is one woman , a business partner whom I always buy goods together in Onitsha market .
but I have don't to her things he will never forgive me if she know ,
although she didn't know I was the one who hacked her goods then,
but now I an burn again , but when ever I see this woman my mind run over that which I have don't to her,
but I am afraid to go for a restitution,

so , is the restitution really necessary for my repentance?
You already know the answer...

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by free2ryhme: 7:36am On Jan 08, 2017
it is not necessary, e.g if you are a virgin and you got disvirgined how do you restitute that undecided
Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by lielbree: 7:38am On Jan 08, 2017
matrix199:
I tot the past is past in Christianity
Yes. That's Christ's forgiveness, however you need to make peace with those you offended.

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Re: Is Restitution Necessary For Repentance? by bardmorz: 7:38am On Jan 08, 2017
It's either u keep it to ur self. Let it be between u and God alone after u hav repent to Him. And be good to the woman.

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