Matthew 18.21-35

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Limerick

A man had a servant who owed
A debt that was way too low
The master said, “Forgive!”
The servant then did live
And his debt was no longer a woe

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Potential actions to take in response

One practical way to respond to the teaching of Matthew 18.21-35 is to forgive those who have wronged us, even when it seems difficult to do so. This passage teaches us that we must be willing to forgive others just as God has forgiven us. It also encourages us to take responsibility for our actions and to think before we speak or act. Practically speaking, this means that when we are wronged or hurt by someone else, we should take a moment to pause and reflect on our feelings before responding in anger or retaliation. We should strive to understand why the other person may have acted or said what they did, and attempt to put ourselves in their shoes. If we can manage to do this, then we will be better equipped to move towards forgiveness. Forgiveness does not necessarily mean forgetting what happened or allowing the person back into our lives; rather, it is an important step in the healing process and allows us to avoid carrying around resentment and bitterness.

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Related passages

Themes: Forgiveness, mercy, grace.

Related passages:
Luke 6:37-38 – Encouraging us to forgive others as God forgives us.
Matthew 5:7 – Blessing those who show mercy.
Ephesians 4:32 – Calling us to be kind and forgiving towards one another as God is towards us.

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