THE MAGNATUDE OF "AS"
Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive whatever
grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
I. “Bear With”: Trade Places
John
8:7
“Let
any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.”
II. Forgive Grievances
Galatians 6:1 If someone is caught
in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently.
III. Forgive as the Lord Has Forgiven
You
Matthew 18:21 Then Peter came to
Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who
sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you,
not seven times, but seventy-seven times.