Compassion

Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.

Matthew 18:27

Reading:

Matthew 18:21-35

Despite our own imperfections and failures, most of us humans at times find it difficult to sincerely forgive another. So personalizing this lesson shouldn’t be too difficult….

Isn’t it unfair for me to have to forgive another’s injustice against me?

By what criteria do I forgive others?

Is there anyone whom I have not forgiven from the heart?

Why would I want to not forgive someone, especially a friend?

If I quit forgiving someone, what will I do instead?

How is compassion an improvement over patience?

How do I become compassionate as that king was?

Of what benefit is it to me to forgive another?

But I keep remembering the offenses against me! Now what?

Recently I was treated as the servant treated his fellow servant. What should I do?

How do I confront (Matthew 18:15-17) and yet forgive (Matthew 18:22,35)?!

“Jesus saith unto him,
I say not unto thee, Until seven times;
but,
Until seventy times seven”
(Matthew 18:22).

[The Scriptures say in Matthew 18:33 -- ...have had compassion...even as I had pity?]
from Matthew 18:33

I Need This Also!

Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

Matthew 4:11

Reading:

Matthew 4:1-11

I don’t recall ever being under such a barrage of temptation of so great intensity and variety.

So this account is extremely applicable to be.

May it also be instructive and helpful.

As I read down through the Scripture text, I extracted these questions:

Does God expect me to live “by every word” (Matthew 4:4) that comes from Him?

Do I question and challenge God’s character, integrity, and purposes?

How do the kingdoms and glory of this world affect me?

Am I keeping my worship and service exclusively for God alone?

What (and for what) is my knowledge of God’s Word?

How shall I prepare now for temptations later?

What can I learn from my last defeat during temptation?

[The Scriptures say in Matthew 4:4 -- Live by...every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God]
from Matthew 4:4
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