How Often Shall I Forgive Matthew 18 21

How Often Shall I Forgive? Matthew 18: 21, “Then Peter came to Him and said, ‘Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times? ” Jews’ teaching: Up to three times. p Peter’s suggestion: Up to seven times. p Jesus’ answer: Up to seventy times seven. p

How Often Shall I Forgive? The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant p King wants to settle accounts p One man owed ten thousand talents. n Range of $19 to $291 million. King forgave the debt. p Man who had been forgiven went out and found a servant who owed him one hundred denarii. p n Probably about $15.

How Often Shall I Forgive? Forgiveness wipes the slate clean. p There is no limit on how often we should forgive. p No one is unworthy of forgiveness. p Forgiveness is an urgent matter for both parties. p God will not forgive us if we don’t forgive others. p

How Often Shall I Forgive? We must be willing to wipe the slate clean when we forgive. p We should forgive our brethren as often as they need it. p No sin is unworthy of our forgiveness. p If we have sinned or been sinned against, we are responsible to go to our brother. p If we don’t forgive, God will not forgive us. p

How Often Shall I Forgive? Two Questions p Has anyone sinned against you? n p Then you have a responsibility to go to them and try to rectify the situation. Have you sinned against anyone or does anyone think you have sinned against them? n Then you have a responsibility to go to them and try to rectify the situation.