FORGIVENESS - The Unforgiving Servant

Derek Prince Ministries Podcast12mApril 8, 2026

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In this powerful episode of the Derek Prince Ministries Podcast, Pastor Derek Prince delivers a compelling exposition on the biblical necessity of forgiveness, emphasizing its critical role in both our relationship with God and with others. Drawing from three key New Testament passages—the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6, Jesus' teaching in Mark 11, and the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18—Prince illustrates that forgiveness is not optional but essential for receiving God’s forgiveness. He stresses that the measure of our forgiveness toward others directly determines the measure of forgiveness we can expect from God. The parable of the servant who owed six million dollars but refused to forgive a fellow servant who owed $17 serves as a stark warning: unforgiveness is not merely a minor failing but spiritual wickedness that provokes God’s anger and leads to torment. Prince calls listeners to make a conscious, heartfelt decision to forgive as they desire to be forgiven, framing forgiveness as a non-negotiable condition of spiritual freedom and answered prayer.

Key Takeaways
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Forgiveness is a two-way street: we must forgive others to receive forgiveness from God.

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Unforgiveness is not a minor sin—it is wickedness that provokes God’s anger.

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The parable of the unforgiving servant shows that refusing to forgive leads to spiritual and emotional torment.

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God’s forgiveness is conditional on our willingness to forgive others, even when the offense is small compared to our own debt to Him.

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To have your prayers answered, you must first forgive those who have wronged you, regardless of whether they ask for it.

Chapters
0:00
2 min

Introduction: The Cross and the Two Directions of Forgiveness

Derek Prince introduces the concept of vertical and horizontal forgiveness, rooted in the cross of Christ. He explains that Jesus’ death reconciled humanity with God (vertical) and restored broken relationships between people (horizontal), making forgiveness possible through His sacrifice.

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4 min

The Lord's Prayer: Forgiveness as a Condition for Receiving Forgiveness

If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

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5:59
4 min

Prayer and Forgiveness: The Barrier of Unforgiveness

When you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.

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10:00
10 min

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: A Warning Against Unforgiveness

This is how my heavenly father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.

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High-Impact Quotes
This is how my heavenly father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.
Derek Prince (quoting Jesus)9:21
Viral: 95.0
If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Derek Prince2:43
Viral: 90.0
Unforgiveness delivers us to the tormentors... There are multitudes of God's people in the hand of tormentors today because they fail to forgive.
Derek Prince11:10
Viral: 88.0
Speakers

Host

Derek Prince
Topics Discussed
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant100%Unforgiveness as Sin95%The Conditionality of Divine Forgiveness92%Forgiveness and Prayer90%God's Forgiveness and Human Responsibility90%Spiritual Consequences of Unforgiveness88%Vertical and Horizontal Forgiveness85%The Cross as the Basis for Reconciliation75%
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Jesus Christ

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God

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Derek Prince

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The Servant

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The Unforgiving Servant

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The Master

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Matthew 18

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The Lord's Prayer

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The Cross

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Heaven

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