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Forgiveness Doesn't Mean Unlimited Access
Cnsider David and Saul in 1 Samuel 18–24\. David respected Saul as king, but Saul repeatedly attempted to kill him. David eventually had opportunities to kill Saul but refused, demonstrating that he would not repay evil with evil. Yet David also kept his distance when Saul's intentions remained dangerous (1 Samuel 24:1–12; 26:7–12). David's respect did not require him to remain within reach of someone trying to harm him.
Romans 12:18 says that as far as it depends on us, we should live at peace with everyone. Notice the qualification: peace requires responsibility, but it does not mean we can control another person's behaviour.
Jesus Himself sometimes withdrew from crowds (Luke 5:15–16), and Proverbs 22:3 teaches that a prudent person recognises danger and takes precautions.
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