The Bible Never Said That

Chara Donahue

Episode 31: “It's Easier to Ask for Forgiveness than Ask for Permission”

October 20, 2021 ● 16 min

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In this episode, we look at the life of King Saul and how his plan to ask for forgiveness and not for permission backfired on him. Chara also unpacks why we cheapen forgiveness when we look at it as anything other than costly.

Articles Referenced:

Wikiquote: Grace Hopper

Want to Succeed in Life? Ask for Forgiveness, Not Permission

Verses Referenced: 1 Samuel 13:8-14; 2 Chronicles 25: 16-21; 1 Samuel 15; Romans 6:1-2, 11-14, 23; Psalm 51:5; Ephesians 4:32

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