Besides his lovelessness, unforgiving spirit, and self-righteousness, Jesus faults the Pharisee's ingratitude. He, too, owed all that he had to the father. Although they knew God they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking and their senseless minds were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools. . . . Though fools and prodigals, God loves us, and by his love forgives us.
None are too lost to be found.
Only when a penitent sinner is treated as a son . . . . Treat me like a servant. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. As the Body of Christ, the Church by the Spirit acts in behalf of God. Christians who are loveless and unforgiving do not deserve the name.