He never commands us to trust someone who’s not earned it.
Forgiveness is letting go of bitterness. It’s letting go of anger and hatred. It’s a daily choice, a process. It’s how we choose to deal every day with the anger and hurt that come up. It’s letting go of a quest for vengeance, retaliation, and retribution. But forgiving someone and trusting them are two different things. Forgiveness is freely given. Trust must be earned.