SCRIPTURE: Galatians (NIV) 6:2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.
OBSERVATION: There are several verses in the Bible about how we are to treat those around us. Many know the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. (Matthew 7:12) Jesus summarized the last 6 commandments with: Love your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22:39) Then Jesus raised the bar by commanding His disciples: Love one another as I have loved you. (John 13:34-35)
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul gives some understanding how we are to apply Christ’s command. We are to carry each other’s burdens.
Yet we are not to become dependent on the church. Just two verses later Paul writes: Galatians (NIV) 6:4 “Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, 5 for each one should carry his own load.”
APPLICATION: The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to write this, so I am confident that the same Holy Spirit can lead me to the burdens God would have me carry for my brother or sister. And I can depend on the Holy Spirit to help and show me how I can carry my own personal burdens.
The emphasis is on what I can do for others and not on what I can get others to do for me. Once the Holy Spirit has helped me to carry my burdens He will start showing me how I can help carry someone else’s burden.
PRAYER: Holy Spirit, today help me fulfill the law of Christ. Amen
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