Matthew 18:32-35

That we sincerely forgive others shows our gratitude for how much we have been forgiven. True forgiveness is from the heart. Compassion and empathy are the signatures of a Christian believer.

This parable reiterates the principle that we should forgive others because God forgives us. This verse is a warning about the penalty for not forgiving others.  If our forgiveness should be in direct proportion to the incredible amount that we have been forgiven, then we must always be willing to forgive.

Matthew 18:32-35

32 Then his master, after he had called him, said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. 33 Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?’ 34 And his master was angry, and delivered him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due to him.

35 “So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses.”