tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249318233807653620.post1925208041094405893..comments2023-10-23T13:18:40.584+02:00Comments on Amy's Assorted Adventures: Forgiveness vs. ConsequencesAmy DMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10619634019229377839noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249318233807653620.post-25695822562473182922010-08-31T01:10:33.196+02:002010-08-31T01:10:33.196+02:00I think he handled it perfectly. Now the village ...I think he handled it perfectly. Now the village will know that Tom has not lied.CountessLauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789441493168935934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249318233807653620.post-19073798451105366532010-08-26T20:55:16.964+02:002010-08-26T20:55:16.964+02:00So proud of Dad! He handled it so well, and so wis...So proud of Dad! He handled it so well, and so wisely!Jessica Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442421915937957923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249318233807653620.post-21688261813133417862010-08-25T04:20:50.424+02:002010-08-25T04:20:50.424+02:00Wow... since I was there the day Tom had court, I ...Wow... since I was there the day Tom had court, I was very interested to read the finale of the story. I would never have thought of that punishment, but clearly it made an impact on the man while Tom showed concern for just punishment. This lesson is so very needed. There is no telling how many conversations took place in the village about this event. Surely it impacted more than just this man, but the entire village. ...and besides... it's so TOM-LIKE! LOVE IT! <br />From - DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249318233807653620.post-68745346115626732192010-08-23T17:06:17.201+02:002010-08-23T17:06:17.201+02:00Forgiveness is great but there must be repentance ...Forgiveness is great but there must be repentance as well and that does not happen without consequences. God forgives us all the time but He also lets us face the consequences of our sin, whether big or small. Without consequences, there is no need/reason to change or modify behavior or attitudes. That is the sinful human nature.Elizabeth @ My Life, Such as it is...https://www.blogger.com/profile/13615750307203038297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249318233807653620.post-83048810790258641982010-08-23T16:30:52.024+02:002010-08-23T16:30:52.024+02:00I think that was a very brave, compassionate, just...I think that was a very brave, compassionate, just, and wise way to handle it!Lori Mnoreply@blogger.com