Colossians 3:13

Forgive One Another, 30 January 2011

Big Idea:

We are created to live in community. Part of being a family is forgiving one another.

Scriptures:

Bear with one another and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the lord forgave you. - Colossians 3:13

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. - Romans 12:18

Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

- Romans 12:19-21

Bear with one another and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the lord forgave you. - Colossians 3:13

“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.
-Ephesians 4:26-27

For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

- Matthew 6:14-15

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. - Hebrews 12:2

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. - 1 John 1:9

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. - Colossians 3:13-14

He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’” - Luke 11:2-4

Notes:

Forgiveness is NOT forfeiting justice but it is appealing to a higher court.

Forgiveness is NOT something you do when you feel like it but a decision.

Forgiveness is NOT weakness but the ultimate portal to power.

Forgiveness is to release someone of a debt that they owe you because of the pain they caused you.

The forgiven forgive! We don’t forgive because it is deserved. We forgive because we have been forgiven.

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