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FORMED for Redemptive Relationships | The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant | Matthew

Most of us love forgiveness — especially when we’re the ones who need it. We love the relief of a clean slate. We love canceled debt. But what if forgiveness was never meant to stop there? What if forgiveness isn’t just about being released… but about being reshaped? In Matthew 18:21–35, Peter asks Jesus the question we’ve all wondered: “How many times do I have to forgive?” Jesus answers with a shocking parable about a servant forgiven an unpayable debt — who then refuses to forgive a much smaller one. In this message from our FORMED series, we wrestle with a hard truth: We are FORMED for Redemptive Relationships. Forgiveness isn’t a formula. It’s formation. When grace doesn’t form us, we weaponize it instead of becoming a well of it. In this sermon, we explore: • How forgiveness initiates spiritual formation • Why unformed hearts turn grace into leverage • What it means to forgive from the heart • How redemptive relationships flow from a heart shaped by Christ The question isn’t just “Who do I need to forgive?” The deeper question is: Where have I refused to let grace finish its work in me? 📖 Scripture: Matthew 18:21–35 📅 Date: February 8, 2026 🔁 Series: FORMED