The Lord's Prayer is given to us as an example of how to pray. We should pray simply, but fully meaning everything we say. There is no need to repeat the prayer, because God knows what we need even before we ask. We should not pray with the mindset that we have what we think we need, but rather ask that God's will be done. Jesus explains the meaning behind the “parables” aspect. He speaks with authority, he is determined to tell what the truth is so bluntly that we understand. Unfortunately, every single human being is a sinner and will not understand the same way Jesus does, which is why He speaks in parables. By explaining what we need to know in this way, we are able to understand His teachings, thus being able to carry on the work of Christ. Jesus tells the importance of forgiving others. It provides appropriate reasoning when facing a confrontation and gives hope for praying with a group of people. If we don't forgive, why would we ever think we will have a chance to be forgiven? Understanding that we all make mistakes and fall short of the glory of God does not make us better than anyone else. If we understand this now, there should be no problem in showing mercy to someone