Now that we are free men, we are to share our lives with others as witnesses of GOD in us, as we live in the Christ-likeness of his life, in abundance and peaces prosperity of blessedness. Having come out from among them trapped in their own coral, of the world order of chaos and confusion in religions legalism and slavery to its many rites, rituals, feasts, customs, Sabbaths, or holidays, another such practises, all done in the name of GOD.
Galatians 6:1-5, 6-10 "Brethren, if a man be overtaken(G4301) in a fault(G3900), ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For every man shall bear his own burden.
Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith." (KJV)
Galatians 6:1-5, 6-10 "Brothers, if anyone is caught(G4301) in any transgression(G3900), you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. For each will have to bear his own load.
Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith." (ESV)
Galatians 6:1-5, 6-10 "Friends and sisters, if it seems that someone continues to [1]anticipate their next [2]failure (by carrying just too much of a load, see verse 2), from your position in faith restore such a person in a spirit of courtesy and grace, keeping your own attitude in check; a legalistic approach would want to suspiciously probe into problems. (The word, [1,G4301 from G4253 and G2983] prolambano , means to anticipate, to take in advance; [2,G3900 from G3895, to apostatize, and from G3844 and G4098] paraptoma, comes from (G3844) para, close proximity, proceeding from a sphere of influence, and (G4098) pipto, means to lose height, stop flying, to fail. Remember you represent grace not Law.) The law of the Christ-like distinguishes your spirituality; taking the weight off someone's shoulder is fulfilling the law of Christ. (The message of grace removes all Law-related burdens such as guilt, suspicions, inferiority, shame, and a sin-consciousness.) Anyone who imagines to be someone they are not, lives a lie. (The Law system sponsors pretense; grace reveals our ture identity redeemed in Christ.) Now, without the pressure of pretense, you are free to give expression to your individual self and not some phony life you're trying to fake. Evaluate your own conduct in such a way that you do not need another's approval to confirm your joy. Everyone ultimately lives their own life (even though we share our lives with one another).
Both student and teacher draw from the same source; they equally participate in ever good thing. The word they share echoes its distinct resonance within them. Show-business does not deceive GOD! Do not be led astray and then pull your nose up at GOD, as if it was GOD who let you down. The harvest always reveals the seed. The flesh cannot compete with the spirit; just like with Adam, the fruit of the DIY tree still produces death, while faith produces the spirit fruit of the life of the ages, the GOD-kind of life. Every good deed has a predictable harvest. Let's not get discouraged in the in-between times. (Make sure your good deeds are love-driven rather than duty-driven. Faith works by agape, duty by willpower.) Let us take advantage of every opportunity to be a blessing to everyone we meet, without neglecting our fellow faith family." (The Mirror)
Now we are about to close the Galatians letter with another warning by Paul. Until next time may the LORD richly bless you and yours in his peace.
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