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The parable of the master and servant reveals an act of mercy given by the master to the servant. The servant owed the master a great debt, but instead of requiring the servant’s payment the master freely forgave the servant’s debt and showed him mercy. Even though the servant received mercy he was unwilling to give mercy to a fellow servant who owed him money. The master scolded the servant because he had received mercy but did not give mercy to others.

We have been forgiven of a great debt, the debt of sin. The Lord has revealed his forgiveness and mercy. He has lavished his love upon us. This mercy should change our heart toward others. If we are wronged by someone else we should respond with mercy and forgiveness. Not because we are required, but because we know what it means to be forgiven. As we have received mercy, may we also give mercy to others.