The Unforgiving Servant - Matthew

 

Mat 18:21  Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

Mat 18:22  Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

 

 

Mat 18:23  Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

Mat 18:24  And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

Mat 18:25  But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

Mat 18:26  The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

Mat 18:27  Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.

Mat 18:28  But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.

Mat 18:29  And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

Mat 18:30  And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

Mat 18:31  So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

Mat 18:32  Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:

Mat 18:33  Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

Mat 18:34  And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.

Mat 18:35  So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

 

Key words:

A certain king = Jesus (Job 41:34) (Mat 2:2)

His servants = his disciples (Mat 20:27) (Mat 23:11) (John 12:26)

Thou desirest me = it’s right in the “Lord’s Prayer” (Mat 6:12-15)

If ye from your hearts forgive not = It’s part of the agreement in becoming a disciple (Mat 5:20) (Mat 6:14-15) (Jam 2:13)

 

In other words:

Be careful what you ask for and promise.  God will keep his end and will see to it that you keep your end of the deal.

 

Scripture references:

Job 41:34  He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride.

 

Mat 2:2  Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

 

Mat 20:27  And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:

 

Mat 23:11  But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

 

Joh 12:26  If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

 

Mat 6:12  And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Mat 6:13  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Mat 6:14  For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

Mat 6:15  But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

 

 

Thanks to my Granddaughter Alexandria for the use of her art.  There is a lot more to be seen at:   http://www.heavenlymeaning.com/

" The one with just the woman represents "The Unforgiving Servant".  I think her faces really represents her bitterness towards what she has asked for in life. However, the pain that shows in her face also shows regret for she now pays for past choices. But I do feel with all of these emotions in her face there is a sense of  accepting her life and what it has turned out to be."  ARK