569th Post Jesus Said Concerning Parables Con't. - Parables on Forgiveness Con't. - Parable of the Unjust Servant Con't. - 4th Post Matthew 18: 23 - 35 Con't.

Matthew 18: 23 - 35 Continued Parable of the Unjust Servant, 4th post.
We left last post asking why, Jesus did not give this servant another chance, when in other places in His teaching He says we are to forgive over and over.  The point of Chapter 18 of Matthew is forgiveness is the goal, but sometimes, people can not change, if they will continue to live contrary to God's Law, then they must be let go, to keep from spoiling the rest of the group.  This is the point of Matthew 18: 15 - 20 (Excommunication from the group.)  This is a very serious charge, and should not be taken lightly.  What does Excommunication mean??  It means that you are throwing someone out of your fellowship and leaving them for Satan to have.  Whenever a Church group enters into this part of Matthew Chapter 18, excommunication is on the table.  This is very serious, and the charge should match the solution.  Hurt feelings is not a charge serious enough to use this solution.  This servant was guilty of not forgiving his neighbor his debts (trespasses).  This was taught us by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount Mathew Chapter 5 - 7.  Jesus teaches us that the Father in Heaven will not forgive us, unless we first forgive our neighbor his debts (trespasses).  You should remind yourself of this every time you say the Lord's Prayer!  If you are a follower of Christ you should have a forgiving heart, up to a point.  Learn the difference!