Lux Domini
Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

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Interpretation

Though we live wholly on mercy and forgiveness, we are backward to forgive the offences of our brethren. This parable shows how much provocation God has from his family on earth, and how untoward his servants are.

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This thought runs through Matthew 18:31-35.