Bearing and sharing, Sowing and reaping Galatians chapter 6.

Pause for thought
The Church whose members are the body of Christ only functions as God intends when we its members work together for the common good 1 Corinthians 12:20-25. independently minded Christian, and I’ve met a few who really believe that they are so free that they have no need of fellowship, and therefore are excused from helping others. True freedom is not to satisfy our own selves but to let the Holy Spirit teach us how we can serve each other in love. The Holy Spirit instructs us how in 6:1-2. See also 5:13

When we have helped another Christian to get back on track we must remain alert to temptation. We must not become proud of the good we’ve done, or be tempted to compare the outcome of our ministry, with the ministry of others. We are always thankful that the Lord has used us 6:6.

Paul’s use of the spiritual Law of sowing and reaping in Galatians 6 is about money! and it’s proper use. Its our choice we can spend it on ourselves or use it in a way that pleases the Spirit 6:7-8. It seems to be a spiritual truth that as we contribute to the wages of those who minister we will gain much more from their ministry, than if we are simply passive listeners 6:9.

Paul says he wrote in very large letters, some have suggested he was referring to an eyesight problem! I believe he was simply emphasising the importance of his message “As for me , God forbid that I should boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, because of that cross my interest in this world died long ago, and the world’s interest in me is also long dead” 6:14

Paul blessing of peace and mercy extends to all who are believers in Christ and know that they are the new creation 6:16. Please read Ephesians 2:14-18.

A verse to remember

It doesn’t make any difference now whether we have been circumcised or not. What counts is whether we have been changed into new different people. May God’s mercy and peace be upon all those who live by this principle. Galatians 6:15-16 N. L.T.

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