Matthew 18:21-34

Matthew 18:21-34 
English Standard Version (ESV)

  Here in the Gospels, the fellow servants alert the master to the wicked behavior of the debtor.  He had been forgiven much, but the condition of his heart was such that he wasn't able to allow the grace that had been extended to him to transform his life into one that was gracious to others.
  In today's world, social media serves the role of the fellow servants.  There is almost always a camera recording interactions, and when people behave poorly, their behavior is quickly launched into the social media feeding frenzy, where a microscope is pointed at their misbehavior and real-world consequences often follow the misbehavior, often rightfully so.  It's my opinion that the fury of the crowds isn't always directed in the right direction, but there have also been spotlights shined upon poor behavior that helps us as a society realize there is much growth we still need, and I think many people have properly been held accountable for misbehavior.
  As Christians, we're called first to remember what has been done for us.  Jesus Christ, out of selfless love and grace, died for us while we were still unworthy.  We did not earn his grace and love, but he still gave it freely, and did so in order for us to receive what we did not deserve, forgiveness and hope and eternal life. 
  Therefore, we should be the most gracious of people.  We have received with gratitude despite being unworthy.  We are welcomed as friends despite the way we treated our host.  We should then receive others with the same grace, all the while offering them the same selfless and unconditional love.  In doing so, may we invite others to consider the God who calls followers to radical hospitality.