It is dangerous to dwell on the negative past as a platform to predict a negative future. That is a perspective that comes from hell, sponsored by the spirit of fear. When such an attitude develops in someone there is a great danger of making resolutions and determinations that are not in line with the will of God, in the bid to escape from the terrible future (that has been created in their minds). Many times the solution to a problem is not to quit but to identify the source of the problem and hence address it for better results. Don't easily give up on people because of the negative that may have happened in the past; most especially if they portray the willingness to change - remember they have the positive past as well. Be more of a believer than a 'doubter'. People can always change for the better.
