Forgiven!

Story★★★

Years ago King Charles V was loaned a large sum of money by a merchant in Antwerp. The note came due, but the King was bankrupt and unable to pay. The merchant gave a great banquet for the King. When all the guests were seated and before the food was brought in, the merchant had a large platter placed on the table and fire lighted on it. Then, taking the note out of his pocket, he held it in the flames until it was burned to ashes. The king threw his arms around his benefactor and wept.

The point

A merchant burned the King's unpayable debt note before him, picturing how forgiveness cancels what could never otherwise be repaid.

Scripture

Colossians 2:14Matthew 18:27

Audience

Adults

Tone

Tender · Inspiring

To tell aloud

under a minute · 97 words

Subjects

Debt Forgiveness Mercy Grace

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