Forgiving does not mean we need to let them in our lives either in some instances.
We can forgive others for their behavior but if there is no repentance - we don't need to let them in our house to ruin the rest of the people. That is what church discipline is all about.
This is why Paul says not to "associate" with certain types of people that remain in bad behavior. It's not that they are not forgiven - it's because they will continue to defile the others because of their bad behavior. Hebrews 12:15 is very clear that this does happen.
I can forgive a child molester but I will not let them around my family if they are not repented and exhibited a changed mind in their behavior.
We can forgive others for their behavior but if there is no repentance - we don't need to let them in our house to ruin the rest of the people. That is what church discipline is all about.
This is why Paul says not to "associate" with certain types of people that remain in bad behavior. It's not that they are not forgiven - it's because they will continue to defile the others because of their bad behavior. Hebrews 12:15 is very clear that this does happen.
I can forgive a child molester but I will not let them around my family if they are not repented and exhibited a changed mind in their behavior.