Redeeming The Time

We look more deeply at the inner spiritual meaning of the Parable of the Unmerciful Debtor. Everyone knows the story, and the stern admonition at the end of it; the Lord tells us that if we do not forgive, we will not be forgiven. The reason why that admonition is given is because if we receive the love of God in our hearts, we will love and we will forgive. This is obvious and natural. The absence of love and forgiveness of others is a sign that the heart has not received the love of God experienced Him. This is not a matter of: we *must* do certain works such as love and forgive others; it is a matter of our hearts being changed by the love of God so that we naturally will love and forgive. Whether or not the heart is changing is the greatest litmus test for whether or not a person is really a Christian. This is not works based religion. This is the way of life.