In Matthew 18:21–35, Peter asks Jesus how often we should forgive others. In response, Jesus tells a parable that communicates a simple but profound point: When we dwell on how much God has forgiven us, we will extend that same forgiveness to others. Forgiveness can be hard, but God went to extraordinary lengths to offer forgiveness to us by sending Jesus to die on the cross for sins that He did not commit. May we imitate Him by extending forgiveness to others, even—especially!—when they do not