• Matthew 18: 21-35

• Why should we forgive each other?

1) Because Christ forgave us of a bigger debt

A) There is a debt we owe to God

1) Debt of ingratitude

• Romans 1: 21
• 1 Thessalonians 5: 18

2) Debt of failing to give glory

• Romans 3: 23

3) Debt of failing to represent God to others

• Romans 1: 29-31

B) It is an enormous debt

2) Because if we don’t, God won’t forgive us either

• Matthew 18: 35

3) Because of the eternal nature of the ones we are forgiving