Forgiven and forgiving

Jesus answers Peter's question with a servant forgiven an enormous debt who then refuses mercy to a fellow servant. The contrast exposes the failure to let received mercy reshape our conduct. Forgiveness is not treating harm as unimportant; it is surrendering the demand to become another person's merciless judge.

Put the Word into practice

Bring a resentment to God and consider one wise, truthful step toward releasing vengeance.

Search the Scripture

Why does the difference between the two debts matter to the parable?

A prayerful response

Merciful Lord, let the forgiveness I have received change the mercy I extend. Amen.