Even referring to the Day of the Lord as "Judgment Day" manifests the significant roll that judgment will have during these times. Believers can determine the parable meaning of the word "judgment"by considering what is being said in an elaborated version of the name that was used to depict that very day. “The day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God (Romans 2:5).” This verse is associating the word "judgment" with having the ability to correctly discern between good, and evil. This is significant, for it insinuates that not only is Judgment Day going to be a day wherein people will be witnessing God's wrath, but it is also going to be a day wherein God's people will be witnessing God's amazing ability to spare the innocent, and punish the guilty. “Thou art righteous, O Lord… because thou hast judged thus (Revelation 16:5).” “True and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth (Revelation 19:2).” Because God verified that his righteousness in judgment will be witnessed on that day, believers can perceive and know that on that day many people will be testifying of God's righteousness, and they will be praising God for fulfilling his word.
“The Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment to the son (John 5:22).” Jesus Christ and his followers are the believers that are called, and anointed to be the people that are doing the judging during these times. “Jesus commanded us to… testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of the quick and the dead (Acts 10:42).” “He hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead (Acts 17:31).” God appointed Jesus Christ and those who are following him in the regeneration to the position of judge, because these believers have the Holy Spirit. With the Spirit as their guide, these believers will execute righteous judgment. “If I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me (John 8:16).” “As I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father (John 5:30).”
Think about the words "in the regeneration" and what truly mean. These words pertain to the days wherein God's people will be learning the newly revealed truths of prophecy, and exposing the mistaken thoughts, and beliefs of religion. Are you following Jesus in these things? “Verily I say unto you, that ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel (Matthew 19:28).” When Jesus spoke these words, he was testifying and verifying that his followers would be the anointed judges during end times, but Jesus also gave his followers a very important warning: “With what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged (Matthew 7:2).”
Judging is not about hurling insults at fellow believers, and it's not about promoting violence against people of other religions. “Why doest thou judge thy brother? Or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ (Romans 14:10).” “Be ye perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment (1Corinthian 1:10).” Judging is about speaking the truth of God’s word, in love, for the purpose of helping the deceived recover themselves from the mistaken beliefs of their religion. It is outrageous to condemn other believers simply because of their religious beliefs. Judges that offend in this fashion are not only breaking God’s law, but they are judging in a way that provokes God to wrath, because it offends and infuriates his people. “Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaks evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law but a judge (James 4:11).” Ponder a verse of scripture that manifests the true objective of a righteous judge: “If… there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: Thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth (1Corinthians 14:24-25).”
Before judging others, believers should judge themselves: this is done by making sure that you have the Holy Spirit. “If we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world (1Corinthians 11:31-32).” Begin to judge yourself by considering whether or not the words of Jesus Christ and his apostles are truly written in your mind, and in your heart. Believers that walk with the Holy Spirit are no longer selfishly living unto themselves: they give up the comforts and eases of this life in order to bring others into better understanding of God's word. Spirit led believers are always available to help the Lord fulfill his word. “They which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again (2Corinthians 5:15).” “We are laborers together with God (1Corinthians 3:9).” “And joint-heirs with Christ, if so be that we suffer with him (Romans 8:17).” “We ourselves glory in you… for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure: which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer (2Thessalonians 1:4-5).”
Exactly who are the anointed judges called to judge? “If any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day (John 12:47-48).” The crucial dividing words are "believers," and "those who believe not," for Jesus and his followers are not called to judge the unbelievers. When a righteous judge tries to show someone the newly revealed truths of prophecy, if that person exhibits animosity, and offense or disdain, then the judge is to leave their rebellious soul unto the judgment of the Lord God Almighty. Scripture testifies that after God pours out the affliction of Salvation Day, the people that continue to reject instruction and oppose the newly revealed truths of prophecy, will suffer the attacks of the wicked: and if that doesn't convince them to believe the truth, then they will suffer the affliction of God's wrath on Judgment Day. In every case, every unbeliever will receive the reward of his, or her, own doing. “The Lord shall judge his people (Hebrews 10:30).” “Them that are without God judgeth (1Corinthians 5:13).” “Whoremongers and adulterers God will judge (Hebrews 13:4).” “Babylon... shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her (Revelation 18:8; 18:10).”
After understanding the truth about God’s parable use of the words "judge" and "judgment," the parable on forgiveness is ready for interpretation: “Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants (Matthew 18:23).” The words “certain king” specify that the accounting which is being done, is being done by just one person. This man is consistently referred to throughout the parable as, lord, and yet there is one verse which seemingly indicates that this man is a “fellow-servant.” This clue implies that the judge is a leader who has acquired a great deal of admiration and respect from the people that work with him: arguably his peers are persuaded and convinced that this judge is being led by the Spirit of God. Another discernible point concerning this man, is that he is someone who knows the covenant message, for the parable indicates that this man demonstrates not only the power to judge, but also the power to deliver a man unto the tormenting pestilence. Because of these two valid and discernible points, it is conceivable that this parable is prophesying truths about God’s chosen prophet: a man whom he hath raised up from the Islamic nation: “Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings (Isaiah 41:2).” Before moving on to the next verse, note that this formerly Islamic lord is said to be in the process of taking into account his own servants: which words imply that he is already judging believers within his own nation.
“And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all he had, and payment to be made (Matthew 18:24-25).” Before discerning the meaning of this verse, the parable words "talent" and "sold" must be interpreted. Let's start with the word "talent." There is an implied hint of interpretation in the scriptures concerning the word "talent." This word seemingly references a person’s soul. Three convincing arguments for reaching this conclusion, include: “Stones” are likened to talents (1Peter 2:5; Revelation 16:21); Gold, silver, brass, and iron talents were given for the service of God’s house (1Chronicals 29:7); and David’s crown was said to be one talent of gold (2Samuel 12:30).
In prophecy, the parable word “sold” pertains to using lies and mischief to convince others to uphold, and have respect for certain untrue beliefs that separate them from the Holy Spirit: they are sold into spiritual death. Verses that clarify the meaning of this word, include: “For your iniquities have ye sold yourselves (Isaiah 50:1).” “They… sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger (2Kings 17:17).” Anyone that tells lies, or withholds the newly revealed truths of prophecy from a priest or prophet for the purpose of deceiving them, is not only selling that leader into spiritual death, but they are also selling all the people that sit under his realm of influence. This is why the judge in this portion of the parable is depicted as commanding that the thief's wife, children, and all he had, be sold. Everyone that is sold, is deceived, consequently they are unknowingly working against God, and against his word. “We are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish (Ester 7:4).” The act of lying, or withholding newly revealed truths of prophecy for the purpose of selling God’s people, is abomination. “The land shall not be sold forever: for the land is mine (Leviticus 25:23).” “Behold, I will raise them out of the place whither ye have sold them, and will return your recompense upon your own head (Joel 3:7).”
As for the interpretation of the afore mentioned verse concerning the perpetrator that owed a thousand talents and was brought before a judge: for reason of the interpretation of the word, talent, as well as for reason of the sentence which was served against the guilty, the interpretation of this portion of the parable begins by acknowledging that a thief was caught stealing converts. Find evidence concerning the sentencing of the thief, in the verse: "If a thief be found breaking up, and... if the sun be risen upon him... he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft (Exodus 22:2-3)." Surely the judge and his helpers are intentionally intending to deceive the perpetrator and his followers, for the parable confesses that the judge commanded him sold: but God prepared a better way. “Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee (Proverbs 20:22).” The mischievous man that owed this judge a thousand talents, is arguably an Assyrian who was given a door of opportunity to reach the Islamic nation for the cause of Christ, but rather than teach the people the covenant message, the Assyrian was covetously converting faithful Muslims to the practices and ways of traditional Christianity. In effect, he was stealing converts. “Mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes. And first I will recompense their iniquity and their sin double; because they have defiled my land, they have filled mine inheritance with the carcasses of their detestable and abominable things (Jeremiah 16:17-18).”
God has mercifully given the king of Assyria, as well as Nebuchadnezzar, a full disclosure of his end time plan, but there still remains one important key that has escaped much attention. “I will give unto thee the key of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven (Matthew 16:19).” Forgiveness is that key, and this is a crucial key, because not only it will loose this thief, but it will open the doors of the everlasting kingdom. God's people must forgive persons of other religions for their transgressions, as well as for every mischievous mistake that was made in the name of religion. Having forgiveness allows people to freely share the truths of God’s word with their enemies, as well as their adversaries. When believers perceive that religion's teachings are rooted deep in the hearts and minds of all God's people, then they can forgive those who have either mistreated them, or their fellow-believers, because of their religion. Forgiveness changes the heart, and it allows God's people to become righteous judges, for it works to ensure that believers have true compassion and mercy upon all of the deceived. “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors… For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your heavenly Father forgive your trespasses (Matthew 6:12-15).”
The parable continues: “The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt (Matthew 18:26-27).” The word “worship” insinuates that when this thief was confronted with his crimes, fear and guilt caused him to plead for the judge's leniency. The word “loosed” confirms that the judge believed God. He was moved with compassion for the people of God, wherefore the judge forgave his adversary, and confessed unto him all that was lacking from his understanding of the covenant message. This judge was able to forgive the dealings of this crafty servant of the Lord, because he had wisely considered the converts which were stolen, to be on loan to the Lord. “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again (Proverbs 19:17).”
“But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellow-servants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. And his fellow-servant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt (Matthew 18:28-30).” Because the parable word "owed" is often attributed to the prophets, this verse is implying that the unjust perpetrator is himself, a prophet. People owe prophets a certain debt of gratitude, because they are responsible for bringing forth new understandings and the word of God, before it is ever desired, or believed. Prophets often suffer mistreatment and the misunderstanding of others, and the ill-treatment usually comes from the very people that they are trying to reach with the truth of God's word. Ponder a verse of scripture that reveals the true meaning of the parable word, owe: “I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides (Philemon 1:19).” When believers consider the actions that are depicted in the parable, it becomes increasingly obvious that the recently released prophet who is imprisoning a fellow servant, is fully aware of the covenant message: he is either the king of Assyria, or else he is another prophet that has respect for, and believes the Assyrians's teachings. In any case, the appalling deeds of this prophet, testify against him.
This defiant, and recently released judge has rejected some of the newly revealed truths of prophecy: and furthermore, he has disregarded the testimony of God's chosen prophet from the nation of Islam. The Apostle Paul once recorded confessions about imprisonments which were taking place while he was religiously deceived. His confessions alien themselves with the words of this parable, and they serve to make the interpretation. “I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women (Acts 22:4).” “Many of the saints did I shut up in prison (Acts 26:10).” Paul was zealous for God, but before he believed that Jesus was Lord, he was trying to silence and eradicate the light of Christianity. Paul carried out his offenses, because of the love and respect that he had for the laws and teachings of Judaism. Religion had caused him spiritual blindness, and because of his blindness Paul could not see that God was bringing forth new understanding. The outrageous deeds which are recorded against the judge and perpetrator in Jesus' parable, perfectly align themselves with Paul's deeds: this serves to allow believers to perceive that in spite of his zealousness for the Lord, the perpetrator that is depicted in this parable is blindly fighting to preserve the mistaken beliefs of his religion. In other words, this prophet is so thoroughly convinced that believers must maintain the mistaken rules and laws of the Christian faith, that he is persecuting, and trying to silence a follow believer.
Whether this Christian leader and the authorities are truly deceived, or whether they're hiding the newly revealed truths of prophecy for their own purposes, and their own glory, every leader that is claiming to be waiting for a sign, is God's adversary. “A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign (Matthew 16:4)." Scripture confesses that many of today's authorities are keeping the truths of God's end time message quiet for covetous reasons. “Among my people are found wicked men… As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich (Jeremiah 5:26-27)." Because the Christian authorities are trying to hide and silence the newly revealed truths of prophecy, they are compelling the priesthood to be patient and wait for a sign. But, according to God's word, the newly revealed truths of prophecy will go out before God pours out the affliction, and before Nebuchadnezzar is revealed to the nations.
Among the prophecies which Jesus delivered concerning the signs of the times, Jesus verified that believers will be taken before perverted judges. Wherefore the injustice of being taken before perverted judges, is itself a sign. Along with this sign, Jesus delivered an instruction to the potential prisoners. When a believer is taken before the religious authorities because he has spoken out and confessed the truths of covenant message, he is to be mindful and take heed of what he says, for the Spirit of God is going to be speaking through him. The evidence of this sign is recorded in the of the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Before reading these three accounts, understand that false prophets will arise, and they will mistreat God's messengers, for they will want to change the messenger's theology. The punishment for accepting their lies will be to lose the Holy Spirit. In other words, if a believer that has spoken the truth is persuaded to turn back to religion's lies, then he will die spiritually. Afterwards he will be delivered to the noisome pestilence. “No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God (Luke 9:62).” “Remember Lot’s wife (Luke 17:32).” “Let him which is on the housetop not come down… neither let him which is the field return back to take his clothes (Matthew 24:17-18).” The next three numbered segments are words which Jesus spoke concerning the mistaken deeds of Christianity's blinded judges and rulers, as they unjustly take hostile actions against those who are doing God's will:
1.) “Take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. And the gospel must first be published among all nations. But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost (Mark 13:9-11).”
2.) “Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved. This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come (Matthew 24:9-14).”
3.) “But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake. And it shall turn to you for a testimony. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist (Luke 21:12-15).”
Now, back to the happenings of the parable: The word “owed” suggests that the fellow-servant who was imprisoned, was probably someone who was introduced to the covenant message through the teachings of the unsympathetic judge that imprisoned him. Because the unsympathetic judge is depicted as being furious with this man, insomuch that he took him by his throat, it is highly likely that the prisoner was speaking of things that the prophet was trying to suppress, and keep silent. The word “prison” not only implies that this believer has lost the Holy Spirit, but it also implies that his ability to speak freely was taken away. This prisoner is no longer at liberty to discuss and teach the newly revealed truths of prophecy, and that is probably because there are many people against him.
The parable continues: “So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. Then his lord, after he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me. Shouldest thou also have had compassion on thy fellow-servant, even as I had pity on thee (Matthew 18:31-33)?” The word “so” seemingly implies that this incident may have been a set up, for it suggests that there were spies watching to see what would happen to the deceitful prophet after he had been released. Despite receiving correction from God's chosen prophet, this undeterred prophet continued to remain spiritually deaf and blind, for he and his helpers continued to rely upon the iniquities of Christianity. “They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words… Therefore thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them… for I will not hear them in the time that they cry unto me for their trouble (Jeremiah 11:10-14).”
“The leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed. Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for everyone is an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly (Isaiah 9:16-17).” “Hast thou seen this, O son of man? Is it a light thing to the house of Judah that they commit the abominations which they commit here? For they have filled the land with violence, and have returned to provoke me to anger: and, lo, they put the branch to their nose. Therefore will I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them (Ezekiel 8:17-18).”
The parable continues: “His lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him (Matthew 18:34).” God will cause his chosen prophet of the east to rise up with his fellow-servants, and they will spread the good news of his end time message. Their messages will release the torments, for the word "tormentor" pertains to the noisome pestilence. God's people are called to walk by faith, and therefore it is a terrible thing that blind Christian leaders are continuing to withhold, and hide the newly revealed truths of prophecy. They are imprisoning priests, for they are causing them to die spiritually by compelling them hide the truth; God withdraws the Holy Spirit from each and every person that knowingly tells lies against the truth, for dishonesty dishonors the Lord, as well as his people. “Thus saith the Lord my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter; whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed be the Lord; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not. For I will no more pity the inhabitants of the land, saith the Lord: but, lo, I will deliver every man into his neighbor’s hand, and into the hand of his king: and they shall smite the land, and out of their hand I will not deliver them. And I will feed the flock of slaughter, even you, O poor of the flock (Zechariah 11:4-7).”
“Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them…Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity… their eye shall not spare children. And Babylon, the glory of the kingdoms… shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah (Isaiah 13:17-19).” “Come out of her, my people… that ye receive not her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. Reward her… double according to her works… How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I… shall see no sorrow. Therefore shall her plagues come in one day… for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her… The kings of earth… shall bewail her… standing afar off for fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! For in one hour is thy judgment come (Revelation 18:4-10).”
“Should ye not hear the words which the Lord hath cried by the former prophets? …Execute true judgment, and show mercy and compassions every man to his brother (Zechariah 7:7-9).” Believers already know that they are commanded by God to love one another, and to show mercy, pity, and forgiveness. But some Christian authorities have hardened their hearts, and in covetousness they are casting off pity: they are in need of God’s correction. God will arise and he will pour out his sign upon Christianity's uniformed, and ignorant priests. This will correct the hardened hearts and minds of the religious authorities, but God also will arise because of his mercy, for the pestilence is not only purposed to correct the theology of the prophets, but it is also purposed to cause the religious authorities to stop persecuting the righteous. “He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy (Job 37:13).” “Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy (Zephaniah 3:8).”
Many prophecies suggest that God's messengers will suffer ostracizing and betrayal. The worst part about their ordeal is that the fury which comes painfully against them, is the fury of fellow church goers, as well as that of family and friends. God's messengers will need to have patience and remember that their persecutors are deceived, so forgive them. They will also need to stay strong, and not turn back from following the Lord, despite their troubles. Turning back to iniquity so that you can continue in your old religious ways, equates to spiritual death. “Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it (Luke 17:33).” The battle of end times is a battle against religious mistakes, for no religion is righteous in God's eyes. "There is none righteous, no, not one (Romans 3:10)." “I will dash them against one another, even the fathers and the sons together… I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them (Jeremiah 13:14).” “Ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. But their shall not an hair of your head perish. In your patience possess ye your souls (Luke 21:16-19).” “Now brother shall betray brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. Ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved (Mark 13:12-13).”
End times are purposed to destroy religion, and to cause God's people to accept and acknowledge their new covenant. It is extremely important to study the scriptures, but if believers will study the covenant message along with the word of God, and if they will follow its instructions and believe that God has given them a new covenant, then God will be merciful to them, and they can avoid the turmoils, afflictions, and pestilences of end times. As implied, the opposite is true for believers that refuse to consider and accept the newly revealed truths of God's end time message, for they will be corrected by the predetermined judgement of God. “For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on forwardly in the way of his heart. I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and will restore comforts unto him and to his mourners (Isaiah 57:17-18).” “In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy redeemer (Isaiah 54:8).” “Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed evermore (Psalm 18:50).” “He that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart (Psalm 32:10-11).” “The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy (Psalm 147:11).”
The conclusion of the parable reads: “So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses (Matthew 18:35).” Can there be any doubt that forgiveness is the precious key that is required for opening the doors of the kingdom? “Forgive, and you shall be forgiven (Luke 6:37).” Forgiveness and mercy are so important to God, that he included those words in his name: “The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty (Exodus 34:6-7).”
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