Galatians 2:11-21
Today's Passage: Galatians 2:11-21
In the beginning of our passage, we see the need for godly accountability. It seems to me that Peter felt a need to please people. He denied Jesus 3 times because he was ashamed in that moment to be associated with Him. Paul, in verses 11-14, tells of another time where Peter was hanging with the Gentiles until Jewish friends showed up. Peter then outcasted the Gentiles and went back to his Jewish friends. Paul called him out for his hypocrisy.
Then, Paul reminds the Galatian church of the truth of the Gospel. It is a reminder that there should be no distinction between Jew and Gentile, because anyone who puts their faith in Jesus is justified. And when we are justified, we are to “live by faith in the Son of God” (v. 20).
Peter knew this. Peter taught this. But even Peter made mistakes. Paul did too (Romans 7:15-25). It just goes to show the importance of godly community and accountability. We need people in our lives who can speak the truth to us. And our job is to take a heart posture of humility, being willing to learn, so we may look more like Jesus.
Who in your life has the ability to call out your sin and/or “blindspots”?
Is there anyone in your life that you need to hold accountable and speak truth in their life? If so, godly restoration is not about being right, but about helping the person become more like Jesus.
Written By: Brice Stockton
In the beginning of our passage, we see the need for godly accountability. It seems to me that Peter felt a need to please people. He denied Jesus 3 times because he was ashamed in that moment to be associated with Him. Paul, in verses 11-14, tells of another time where Peter was hanging with the Gentiles until Jewish friends showed up. Peter then outcasted the Gentiles and went back to his Jewish friends. Paul called him out for his hypocrisy.
Then, Paul reminds the Galatian church of the truth of the Gospel. It is a reminder that there should be no distinction between Jew and Gentile, because anyone who puts their faith in Jesus is justified. And when we are justified, we are to “live by faith in the Son of God” (v. 20).
Peter knew this. Peter taught this. But even Peter made mistakes. Paul did too (Romans 7:15-25). It just goes to show the importance of godly community and accountability. We need people in our lives who can speak the truth to us. And our job is to take a heart posture of humility, being willing to learn, so we may look more like Jesus.
Who in your life has the ability to call out your sin and/or “blindspots”?
Is there anyone in your life that you need to hold accountable and speak truth in their life? If so, godly restoration is not about being right, but about helping the person become more like Jesus.
Written By: Brice Stockton
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