“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, 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.”
Galatians 6:1-2 KJV
Paul tells the Galatian church, “Brothers and sisters, if it seems that someone continues to anticipate their next failure by carrying just too much load, 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. Taking the weight off someone’s shoulder is fulfilling the law of Christ..”. We must remember that we represent grace not law. The message of grace removes all law-related burdens such as guilt, suspicion, inferiority, shame and a sin-consciousness. Grace reveals our true identity redeemed in Christ. Let’s make sure our good deeds are love-driven rather than duty driven. Faith works by love, duty by willpower. Thank You Jesus for releasing grace in and through us, Your redeemed ones! Amen!
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