12. The Unforgiving Servant (1983)

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Nov 11, 2024

The discussion explores the transformative power of forgiveness, emphasizing its significance for personal and spiritual well-being. Delving into the parable of the unforgiving servant, it highlights misconceptions and advocates for embracing a forgiving heart. The futility of revenge is examined, showcasing how it disrupts relationships. Listeners are encouraged to let go of past grievances, appreciating the beauty in simple joys and genuine connections. Ultimately, true forgiveness is presented as intertwined with love, grace, and the journey towards personal liberation.

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Unforgiveness: The Human Default

Unforgiveness is the norm in human life, often so ingrained it's unnoticed.
This perpetuates conflict, seen in places like Lebanon and even the US, across generations.

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The Illusion of "Even"

The concept of "getting even" is flawed; one person's "even" is another's disadvantage.
This is evident in children's behavior, where the last act is always the "bigger" one.

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Gospel: Ending Retaliation

The Gospel signifies an end to the cycle of retaliation.
It declares that God doesn't seek revenge and invites us into a life beyond it.

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Session 9. The Forgiving Heart and the Kingdom of God

Parable: The Unforgiving Servant

Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California

May 1, 1983

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

This is the ninth session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Christ’s Kingdom by Christ Himself,” and today’s focus is on the gift of forgiveness. Many of us have a hard time with forgiveness, and sometimes that’s because of misunderstandings about what it is and how we should approach it.

In this episode, Dallas clarifies what is and is not a part of what it means to forgive someone (i.e. it doesn’t mean you forget about it and your relationship becomes the same as before) and offers helpful advice about things we can do to help us practice forgiveness. He also shares his interpretation of Matthew 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.) and Matthew 6:12 (Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.).

If you’d like to learn more about how to make forgiveness a natural part of your life, visit our website and listen to the 3-hour workshop Dallas taught in 1996 called “From Forgiveness to Blessing.” https://dwillard.org/resources/audio/from-forgiveness-to-blessing

Visit https://DWillard.org for a wide variety of resources and opportunities that can serve as a means to help you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

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