Bear One Another’s Burdens

My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. For if those who are nothing think they are something, they deceive themselves. All must test their own work; then that work, rather than their neighbor’s work, will become a cause for pride. For all must carry their own loads.

Galatians 6:1-5

It is hard to confront fellow believers about their sin, but it has to be done. The first requirement is that we have to be close to the Lord ourselves, and that we don’t exalt ourselves as superior to the one who is sinning. Then we are to look at the situation as restoring the person, not bringing condemnation.

Jesus also gave us instructions that can help us with issues of sin against us personally.

With God’s enablement we can courageously and sensitively confront and restore others.

To help people get back on the right path,

walk with them and show them the way.

Our Daily Bread – August 6, 2009