Frozen Heart

When Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive someone, he thinks he’s being generous. But Jesus responds with a story that completely reframes the question. In the parable of the unforgiving servant, Jesus shows that those who have received overwhelming mercy from God are called to extend that same mercy to others. Unforgiveness traps us in bitterness and keeps us from living in the freedom God intends. Forgiveness doesn’t minimize the pain of what happened…it reflects the grace we ourselves have received.