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Sunday School Lesson
We Will Reap What We Sow (Galatians 6:1-10)
the universal Church func- tions only when the members work together for the com- mon good.
First we restore (“mend” or “put back together”) be- lievers who have been caught in a sin. This is so delicate of a task that it must be done with great humility and in- trospection.
Secondly, we carry each other’s burdens. When we do this we demonstrate that we understand the law of Christ (a very interesting phrase in light of the use of law in this epistle).
Thirdly, we humble our- selves and test ourselves (“put to the test and become approved”). When believers use themselves to measure themselves (2 Corinthians 10:12), they will always come up short of God’s in- tention.
Fourthly, we actually help others when we carry our own load. This is not a con- tradiction of verse 2. A bur- den of sin is different than a load of personal responsibil- ity.
Fifthly, we share physically (money) with those who have
taught us spiritually (instruc- tor). This is only right (1 Corinthians 9:14).
Sixthly, we do not dupe ourselves. We cannot contra- dict the law of harvest. We reap what we sow. Gala- tians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for what- soever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Finally, we keep doing well to all people. We take care of the church and take care of the world. Such a free person in Christ realizes that holy living is a high calling.
Before Paul gave his final warnings and benediction (Galatians 6:11-18) he gave several major ways Christians should care for themselves and others.
No one should ever think they are totally independent and don’t need help from others, and no one should feel excused from the task of helping. The body of Christ —
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