Since our marriage is the largest area of life where happiness and forgiveness is attacked today let’s turn our aim to marriage. Where is God’s bull’s-eye and our aim? We’ll look at that in light of how God made men & women different.

Many people are reluctant to show mercy because they don't understand the difference between trust and forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go of the past. Trust has to do with future behavior. Forgiveness must be immediate, whether or not a person asks for it. Trust must be rebuilt over time. Trust requires a track record. If someone hurts you repeatedly, you are commanded by God to forgive them instantly, but you are not expected to trust them immediately, and you are not expected to continue allowing them to hurt you.