Free and Forgiven

The Debt We Owe

In this parable, Jesus tells the story of a servant who owed a great debt to his master.Just like this servant, we also owe a debt to God for our sins.Our debt is too great for us to pay on our own, and it separates us from God.

The Mercy of the Master

Despite the servant's inability to pay, the master showed him great mercy and forgave his debt.This is a reflection of God's mercy towards us. He sent His son, Jesus, to pay the debt of our sins and offer us forgiveness.Just as the master showed mercy to the servant, God offers us mercy and forgiveness through Jesus.

The Call to Forgive

After being forgiven, the servant encounters a fellow servant who owes him a small debt.Instead of showing the same mercy he received, the servant refuses to forgive and has his fellow servant thrown into prison.This serves as a warning to us that if we do not forgive others, we will not receive forgiveness from God.As Christians, we are called to forgive others just as God has forgiven us.

Conclusion:

In this parable, Jesus teaches us the importance of forgiveness and the consequences of holding onto grudges.Let us remember the great debt that God has forgiven us and extend that same mercy and forgiveness to others.May we be a reflection of God's love and forgiveness in our relationships with others.