Ga 6 “Bear Each Others Burdens”

1. (V1) If a believer is overcome by sin, you who are godly must help them

**Why a Believer and not a unbeliever?

An unbeliever is not going to follow the laws of God

a) Not a sin sniffer / Don’t look for people’s sin

But help someone who is overcome by sin

b) Correct gently and humbly

Abrasive correction isn’t very effective (People get offended and shut down)

How do you like to be corrected? Most of us would say, that we want someone to come in love and have a gentle approach

1.1 Be carful not to fall into the same temptations

You may not want to put yourself in a situation where your tempted to commit the same sin your telling

2. (V2) Share each others burdens

a) Obeying the law of Christ, is loving your neighbor

b) Help the struggling Christian

Romans 15:1 “We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves.”

1 Thessalonians 5:14 “Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.”

3. (V3) We should never think we are too good to help others

a) Our duty to be a blessing to others

b) Don’t be fooled into thinking too highly of yourself

Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.”

Romans 12:3 “Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.”