Forgiveness is really a test of humility. The Pharisees failed that test because they considered others to be inferior.
وَلٰكِنْ كَمَسِيحِيِّينَ ،‏ عَلَيْنَا أَنْ نَعْتَبِرَ بِتَوَاضُعٍ ‹ أَنَّ ٱلْآخَرِينَ يَفُوقُونَنَا › وَنَغْفِرَ لَهُمْ بِلَا حِسَابٍ .‏