Jesus illustrates the importance of forgiveness by telling the story of a king who forgives a servant of a debt he’s utterly incapable of repaying. After receiving this incredible mercy, the servant assaults a fellow servant who owes him a small debt. The king is angered that the servant refused to extend the mercy he so freely received. Through this parable, Jesus tells Peter (and us) that we should see the sins committed against us in the light of the sins God has forgiven us for. As we have been forgiven, we should also forgive.

The Forgiven Who Won't Forgive