In Matthew 18:21-35 Jesus tells a parable of a King who has forgiven a servant a debt of 10 000 talents (one talent represented 15 years worth of wages). It is a debt to large to pay - even if his children's children were to pay it. This same man then refuses to forgive someone that owes him a small amount of money. The King then hears of this and says to the man:
Matt 18:33 - "Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?"
- The justice and mercy we show to others has an origin: it started with God, the one that showed us infinite grace by paying our infinite debt.
- Jesus' death on the cross for us should be our motivation to do acts of mercy and justice.
- We know this. Why don't we do it?
Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, help me to give grace because I have received your grace. Amen.
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Matt 18:33 - "Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?"
- The justice and mercy we show to others has an origin: it started with God, the one that showed us infinite grace by paying our infinite debt.
- Jesus' death on the cross for us should be our motivation to do acts of mercy and justice.
- We know this. Why don't we do it?
Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, help me to give grace because I have received your grace. Amen.
You are receiving these emails because you have visited or supported Canada Water Church or Surrey Docks Church, London.
Feel free to respond to this address and ask any questions you like.
Please forward these emails to others, and if you would like to add someone to the mailing list - just reply with their email address.
If you do not want to receive these messages anymore, just reply with 'unsubscribe please' in the subject line.
If you ever wanted to make a financial contribution to the ministry of both churches, here is our bank details:
City Life London (Incorporating Canada Water Church and Surrey Docks Church) is now a registered charity in England and Wales (1138684).
Bank Details: City Life London
Sort Code: 40-03-16 (HSBC)
Account Number: 31668404
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