Expert: Eric Christy - 8/17/2008

Question
Sir;
"forgive your brothers and neighbors seven times in seven days"--- is this quoted from Bible or any other Christian religious book?
regards,
Arabinda

Answer
Hi Arabinda,

Thanks for your question. Your quote is not accurate. The quote, by Jesus Christ says, "I say unto you, forgive your brother seventy times seven", meaning that we are to always forgive our brother -- Matthew 18:22.

Now, as I understand it, while we are always supposed to forgive people, we are still able to require justice. For example, if someone stole something from me, I am required to forgive them, but I can still expect the law to justly punish that person.

I hope this helps,

Eric