Galatians 6:1-10
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Today's Passage: Galatians 6:1-10
I want us to think about our verses in two different sections. They are:
1.Restoration and Burden Bearing (v. 1-6)
As Paul begins, he talks about a fellow Christian caught in sin (v. 1). He points out many important things about helping your brother or sister in Christ to repent of that sin and turn from it. First, recognize they are family – Paul uses the language of “brothers”. Second, you should only restore if you are “spiritual” or above reproach. You cannot get the speck out of someone else’s eye, if you have a log in yours. Third, it should be done with a spirit of gentleness. Fourth, watch yourself so you are not tempted either.
Next, Paul commands us to bear one another burdens. Burdens can happen because of sin or just living in a fallen world. Life can be messy at times, whether self-inflicted or not. But we have to see that pride will hinder burden bearing (v. 3-4). Are you willing to open up about your burdens? Do you take time to listen to and pray for other’s burdens?
2.Holiness and Good Works (v. 7-10)
“Whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” I often use this illustration with students when they are struggling with sin or making the right choices. I say, “One day I planted an apple tree in my yard. A few months go by, and I go to that tree expecting there to be oranges and to my surprise there are none, only apples. What was wrong with my desire for oranges?” Students will say something like, “You planted the wrong thing.” Exactly right. And so I will say, “If God tells you to honor and obey your parents and you do the opposite – what kind of results do you expect from that?” It’s the simple premise of what we sow is what we will reap. If we go against God’s design and sow our own way, why should we expect to be closer to God?
And then Paul ends with the simple reminder to “do good to everyone.” It’s a reminder of the second great commandment: love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:39). Do you seek to do good to everyone every day?
Written By: Brice Stockton
Today's Passage: Galatians 6:1-10
I want us to think about our verses in two different sections. They are:
1.Restoration and Burden Bearing (v. 1-6)
As Paul begins, he talks about a fellow Christian caught in sin (v. 1). He points out many important things about helping your brother or sister in Christ to repent of that sin and turn from it. First, recognize they are family – Paul uses the language of “brothers”. Second, you should only restore if you are “spiritual” or above reproach. You cannot get the speck out of someone else’s eye, if you have a log in yours. Third, it should be done with a spirit of gentleness. Fourth, watch yourself so you are not tempted either.
Next, Paul commands us to bear one another burdens. Burdens can happen because of sin or just living in a fallen world. Life can be messy at times, whether self-inflicted or not. But we have to see that pride will hinder burden bearing (v. 3-4). Are you willing to open up about your burdens? Do you take time to listen to and pray for other’s burdens?
2.Holiness and Good Works (v. 7-10)
“Whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” I often use this illustration with students when they are struggling with sin or making the right choices. I say, “One day I planted an apple tree in my yard. A few months go by, and I go to that tree expecting there to be oranges and to my surprise there are none, only apples. What was wrong with my desire for oranges?” Students will say something like, “You planted the wrong thing.” Exactly right. And so I will say, “If God tells you to honor and obey your parents and you do the opposite – what kind of results do you expect from that?” It’s the simple premise of what we sow is what we will reap. If we go against God’s design and sow our own way, why should we expect to be closer to God?
And then Paul ends with the simple reminder to “do good to everyone.” It’s a reminder of the second great commandment: love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:39). Do you seek to do good to everyone every day?
Written By: Brice Stockton
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