Forgiveness means a conscious and deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance towards a person or group that has harmed you, whether they deserve it or not. So, unforgiveness must be a conscious and deliberate decision to hold onto feelings of resentment or vengeance towards a person or group that has harmed you. We must never confuse forgiveness with condoning the hurt or offense. When we forgive someone, we are not giving in and admitting that they were right and we were wrong all along. We are letting go of negative feelings and emotions despite the fact that we have been wronged. Fortunately, the bible gives us some keys to overcoming unforgiveness in our lives.