Shofar Stellenbosch | Galatians And PhilippiansSample

The main point of Galatians 6:1–5 is given in a general way in verse 2 and a specific way in verse 1. Verse 2: "Bear one another's burden, and so fulfil the law of Christ." If a Christian brother or sister is weighed down or menaced by some burden or threat, be alert to that and quickly do something to help. Paul says we are to restore such a person. The word restore here means to make things right. It's used for repairing nets that are torn (Matthew 4:21).

Don't let them be crushed. Don't let them be destroyed. Don't be like the scribes and Pharisees. Jesus said, "They bind heavy burdens hard to bear and lay them on men's shoulders, but they themselves will not move them with their finger" (Matthew 23:4). Don't increase burdens. Make them lighter for people.

Read the scripture and then answer the following questions.

Reflective questions:

1. How are we to respond to a brother/sister who is struggling with sin?
2. What is the danger of having pride in our hearts?
3. How do we esteem others higher than ourselves?
4. What happens when we have comparisons and selfish ambition in the church?