Chapter 18 What does God promise in verses 2 1 to 35?

Understand this conversation between Peter and Jesus from the cultural background at that time. The rabbi taught the Jews to forgive three times, but Peter went on to say that he would forgive seven times. Because seven is a perfect number. But Jesus said he would forgive seventy times and seven times. This is not 490 times, but infinite forgiveness.

The metaphor of heartless servants in the Bible has the following meanings: ① We are all under the rule of kings; Our king forgave us all our debts; However, if I refuse to forgive those who owe me some money in front of the king who forgives all my debts, it is blaspheming the love of the king who forgives my sins. Of course, the king here refers to God; Debt refers to our sins; The person who owes me money refers to the person who is guilty of me.

God first redeemed us with love, and at the same time commanded us to be full of love and pass it on to others to pay off the debt of love. It is the duty of saints to be happy and grateful to spread the gospel and new life with love. Only forgiveness and harmony can form and strengthen the friendship between saints. In fact, it is precisely because Jesus sought and forgave us when we were still sinners that we can become people in heaven and be justified. If we don't forgive others, it means that we have lost the spirit of love that people in heaven should hold, and it is also an act of destroying the friendship in heaven. This is also a failure to be grateful for the love of the Lord. Because Jesus loves me as much as he loves me, and he expects me to love others.