Bible In A Year | Read: Galatians 6
1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, 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 they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. 4 Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, 5 for each one should carry their own load. Galatians 6:1-5
Overview of Chapter
One of the things that characterizes people who are trying to earn God’s favor by following rules is to be proud of their success at keeping rules and critical of people who don’t. Paul turns that around and tells the spiritual ones to be humble and gently help those who are failing. He closes out the book with some advice about supporting those who are their teachers, and demonstrates that the letter is actually from him by closing it in his own handwriting. Paul probably had poor eyesight and had someone else write his words down in writing most of the letter.
A sad thing about moving forward in our relationship with Jesus is that it can cause us to see more clearly the failings of those around us. Those who have truly been led by the Spirit in their relationship with Jesus react with compassion, like Jesus did. Those who are just following rules react with judgment. We all react the wrong way sometimes, but that should cause us to turn to the Holy Spirit for guidance.
Thoughts on the verses
Help each other with your troubles. When you do this, you are obeying the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Paul was telling God’s people that we have to care for one another. Just like Jesus loves and cares about us, we’re called to care for and help other people as well.
There are always many chances and occasions where we can show our care and love to others who need it.
At the same time, Paul encourages us by saying that every effort we make to help and care for others will be rewarded by God with the eternal reward.
Start your day by praying to God to give you a chance to do a good deed to bless someone.
Any small act of goodness matters.
A small amount of goodness is better than no goodness.
A small amount of goodness can have a great impact!
Action Steps
Bible: What is God showing me? What am I going to do about it?
Bless: Serve one person through word, action, or gift today.
Prayer
Dear God, just as Jesus loves me, help me to sincerely help other people and do good to others as well. Amen.
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