Forgiveness is a vital characteristic we must embody to become literal children of God in His Kingdom. With positions of teaching and authority prepared for us, we need a heart ready to forgive and forget mistakes, as those emerging from the Great Tribulation will err just as we have. In this world, conflict often arises from an unwillingness to extend forgiveness, evident in historical rivalries and personal disputes that escalate without reconciliation. God does not take a hardhearted lack of forgiveness lightly; if we lack a truly forgiving heart, it may jeopardize our salvation. Jesus teaches that our forgiveness from God hinges on the forgiveness we extend to others. If we forgive those who injure us, our Father will forgive us; if we come before Him unwilling to forgive, we cannot expect His mercy and love. We must forgive others, even if they do not seek forgiveness, treating them with kindness, harboring no grudges, and refraining from condemning speech. We should always be prepared to do good to them when the opportunity arises. This approach, though contrary to human nature, produces peace and sets a proper example for the offender and others of what God deems right. However, forgiveness does not imply immediate trust in someone with recurring issues; while we can be understanding, forgiving, and encouraging, trust requires a proven track record of overcoming. Jesus emphasizes the boundless nature of forgiveness, instructing that we should not limit it to a specific number of times. As often as someone offends us and seeks forgiveness, we must extend it, and even if they do not ask, we should forgive and treat them rightly. Through the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, He illustrates the immense debt we owe God, which we can never repay, and how His compassion forgives us entirely. Yet, if we fail to show mercy to others for their smaller debts to us, we risk losing His forgiveness. Forgiveness, though not natural in an age of anger and hatred, is what God asks of us, fostering peace, love, and harmony among His people.