Sometimes after you’ve wronged someone, they kindly leave the door open for you to make amends. They tell you what they would expect, and then all will be forgiven.
If you’re not going to do it, so be it. I don’t know the situation. But I do know this: Don’t do half of it and then expect the full measure of forgiveness.
If you borrow someone’s car and get into an accident with it, you messed up. The friend might be justifiably upset. But they tell you that if you repair the damage, you’ll be willing to lend them things again in the future. If you just fill the gas tank up, don’t expect forgiveness – and don’t whine when you don’t get it.
Do everything they ask, plus a little bit more. Show that mistakes don’t define you – your honor does.
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