Galatians 6:1-5 NKJV
Paul began chapter 6 by greeting his Galatian audience as “Brethren,” used in his day to address an audience of men and women. He instructed the Galatian Christians on how to respond to a brother or sister if they fall prey to the vices of Satan. Believers have the option to yield to the Spirit or to the demands of the flesh. Apostle Paul encouraged those who were spiritually mature to restore one if he is overtaken in sin but do it in a spirit of gentleness. Believers should not respond to a fallen brother or sister with a superior, self-righteous attitude. To help spiritually restore those who are overtaken in sin, Paul told them to consider yourself lest you also be tempted. He reminded these Christians that though they are spiritual, they are not free from being tempted. He encouraged these believers to be careful; they too sin and fall short of the glory of God.
Believers are commanded to “Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ” (v.2). When Jesus Christ died on the cross, He sacrificed His life for our sins to bring us back in relationship with the Father so that we might live for righteousness. Therefore, believers ought to love and support each other during their times of weakness. After all we are all members of the body of Christ; we are family. Our Father is loving and merciful to us, giving us time to come to Him. We then in the family who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of our immature brothers and sisters and not to think about ourselves (Rom.15:1).
Lift up you voice and give God glory!
One reply on “Believers Are Called to Bear and Share One Another’s Burdens”
Indeed, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Your faithfulness in your spiritual blog is appreciated. Blessings, my friend!