Galatians 6:1-10 Click here for Bible Verses
Hi GAMErs!
Today’s passage is Galatians 6:1-10. Let’s go!
Galatians 6:1-10 (NIV)
1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
4 Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else,
5 for each one should carry his own load.
6 Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor.
7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
On verses 1-10: Sometimes we can take our church family, like our own immediate family, for granted. Here Paul reminds us that, for as long as we live, we should do good to all people, but especially our spiritual family (v10). That includes:
– if someone sins and is genuinely repentant, restoring that person gently by showing them the grace, mercy and forgiveness that God showed you and me (v1)
– carrying each other’s burdens (v2)
– looking at yourself with humility and sober judgment (v3)
– not playing the comparison game, always measuring how you match up with others (v4)
– taking responsibility for one’s own life rather than burdening others unnecessarily (v5)
– not being a mere consumer in the church, but being generous and expressing gratitude to those who teach you the Word of God (v6)
– continuing to do good and not giving up (v9). That includes being committed to meeting together and serving one another through good times and hard times.
For the most part, the book of Galatians is about Paul tackling some important theological issues, but he ends his letter with some practical words of advice. Our theology (what we study and believe about God) should always result in real life love (how we live).
Father, thank You for my spiritual family. May I never take my spiritual family for granted, but make the most of every opportunity I have to do good to and for my spiritual family. In Jesus’ name I pray, AMEN!
