Galatians 6
Doing Good to All
1Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, 5for each one should carry his own load.
6Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor.
7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature[a]will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Not Circumcision but a New Creation
11See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!
12Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13Not even those who are circumcised obey the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast about your flesh. 14May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which[b] the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation. 16Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God.
17Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
Footnotes:
[a] Galatians 6:8 Or his flesh, from the flesh
[b] Galatians 6:14 Or whom
3 comments:
CAS,
Here she is. My total oversight on this one. Click the link from the email update and it will take you right to the chapter.
Blessings,
ER
9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Ahhh, I can't explain how many different ways this hits me. For one, I went through a martyr period about a year ago, where I sacrificed myself to the point of doing it for the sake of doing it, rather than doing it for others, and I was as weary as can be, while doing good, but not for the right reasons. I think this line is there for motivation to do good, as we won't see immediate rewards (or maybe ever here on Earth). Instead, we should try and stay energized about doing good. As Rick Warren said in PDL: "Nothing energizes like a clear purpose". Let us let that purpose be God.
In Jesus' name,
crb
Gal 6
Guys, is it me or is this book written for us? :-) God is amazing. So many things in here apply to our daily walks and how we should interact with those around us. I have to admit that I still struggle with a "clear purpose". Lately I have really been feeling that urge for change I get so often and am praying for God's will and direction for my life and my family. It is especially difficult to have that heaviness in my heart that is a result of knwing that it is nearing time to return to the grind. Man I really hate that feeling I get when vacation is almost over. DREAD!!!
Father God, Help me to focus on things above and to work as I am working for God, not for men. I know there is a reward waiting beyond anything I can imagine. Bless these men and keep them faithful to your Father.
In Christ,
cas
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