**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today. To start off, I’d love to hear your thoughts on forgiveness. It seems to be a recurring theme in your writings.

**Author:** Absolutely, forgiveness is crucial. In Proverbs 17:9, I emphasized the importance of overlooking offenses. I wrote, “He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.”

**Interviewer:** That’s intriguing. Could you elaborate on what you meant by “covering a transgression”?

**Author:** Certainly! Covering a transgression means choosing to let go of an offense rather than dwelling on it. It’s about fostering love and reconciliation rather than allowing grudges to fester. It requires humility and a willingness to prioritize relationships.

**Interviewer:** And what about the second part of that verse? How does bringing up past offenses affect relationships?

**Author:** Bringing up past offenses can drive a wedge between friends. It leads to resentment and division, rather than healing. In essence, I wanted to convey that it’s better to forgive and move on if we want to maintain close, loving relationships. True friendship thrives on understanding and grace.

**Interviewer:** That’s a powerful message. Do you find that this biblical principle applies in today’s world as well?

**Author:** Absolutely! The challenges of maintaining relationships and the lure of gossip haven’t changed. Today, people still struggle with letting go of wrongs done to them. My hope is that this wisdom continues to resonate and encourage forgiveness and unity among us.

**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing such profound insights. It’s clear that your message in Proverbs 17:9 is timeless and relevant.

**Author:** Thank you for having me! I believe that embracing forgiveness makes life richer and relationships stronger.