[rottndog]

Wouldn’t Jesus be the first to forgive?

[Wiser now]

At first, yes. But if Ruff refused to repent, I think He might just suggest that pearls shouldn’t be cast before swine.

[Mrs. Don-o]

You can't "receive" forgiveness unless you have opened your heart via repentance.

Jesus makes the offer of forgiveness to those broken-hearted over their sin.

For us to say "Hey, I forgive you" at this point would most likely be heard as "Hey, no big deal." And that is cooperating with a corrupt conscience.