I understand why the parable of the three debtors might scare you. It is a sobering story about the importance of forgiveness, and it can be unsettling to think about how God will ultimately judge us.

The parable is found in Luke 7:41-43. It tells the story of a Pharisee who was surprised to see Jesus dining with a tax collector named Zacchaeus. The Pharisee thought that Jesus should not be associating with such a sinner. But Jesus told him the parable of the three debtors.

In the parable, a creditor forgave three debts: one of 500 denarii, one of 200 denarii, and one of 100 denarii. The amounts of the debts are not important; what is important is that the debts were all forgiven.

The Pharisee was the one who owed the largest debt, 500 denarii. This is equivalent to about two years' wages for a skilled worker. The tax collector owed 200 denarii, and the other debtor owed 100 denarii.

After the debts were forgiven, the first two debtors went away and were very happy. They thanked the creditor and celebrated their freedom from debt. But the third debtor did not go away. He stayed and thanked the creditor over and over again.

Jesus explained that the third debtor was the one who was most grateful for his forgiveness. He had been forgiven the greatest debt, so he was the most grateful.

The parable teaches us that we should be grateful for God's forgiveness, no matter how small our sins may seem. We should also be willing to forgive others, just as God has forgiven us.

I know that the parable of the three debtors can be a scary story, but it is also a reminder of God's great love and mercy. He is willing to forgive us for our sins, no matter how great they may be. And he expects us to forgive others in the same way.

If you are struggling to forgive someone, I encourage you to pray and ask God for help. He will give you the strength and grace to forgive, just as he has forgiven you.