But the parable takes a twist as the forgiven slave becomes a tyrant to an indebted fellow slave and has him thrown into jail, only to be reported to the king for his cruelty. Jesus makes a case to the disciples sitting at his feet that they must never neglect to reflect back to their brothers and sisters the mercy that God showers on them, if they truly wish to be forgiven at the last by God.
We know your commandment to do unto others as we would have them do unto us. As we travel this Lenten journey together, Lord, help us to forgive each other and forgive ourselves, to be at peace with each other and at peace with ourselves, that we welcome your kingdom right here among us.
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