1. The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 How we to relate to others, especially those who have hurt us, is central to our spirituality.

2. The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 Matt 5:43-47 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you… If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?

3. The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 I. We are called to forgive as God has forgiven us. I. Reflect I. My Own Sinfulness

4. What Happened My Story

5. The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 I. We are called to forgive as God has forgiven us. I. Reflect I. My Own Sinfulness II. The Humanity of Others

6. The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness flounders because I exclude the enemy from the community of humans even as I exclude myself from the community of sinners. – Miroslav Volf in Exclusion and Embrace – Miroslav Volf in Exclusion and Embrace

7. The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 I. We are called to forgive as God has forgiven us. I. Reflect II. Absorb the Hurt I. Feel I. Anger II. Grief II. Release

8. The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 I. We are called to forgive as God has forgiven us. I. Reflect II. Absorb the Hurt III. Extend Goodwill

9. The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 I. Reflect I. My Own Sinfulness II. The Humanity of Others II. Absorb the Hurt I. Feel I. Anger II. Grief II. Release III. Extend Goodwill

10. The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” - Luke 23:34 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28