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CHRISTIAN CONCERN

Galatians 6:1–18

I. THE CHARACTER—vv. 1–6

1. Spirituality—v. 1. Forgive those who backslide.

2. Sharing—v. 2. Share each other’s troubles and problems.

3. Selfishness—v. 3. Selfish pride keeps people from pleasing God, and helping others.

4. Satisfaction—v. 4. Take pride in your work, then you will not be ashamed.

5. Self—v. 5. You are responsible for yourself.

6. Support—v. 6. Support the spiritual leaders.

II. THE CONCERN—vv. 7–10

1. Sowing—v. 7. Each day we sow seeds. We will reap what we sow. In fact, we always reap more than what we sow. Be careful how you sow.

2. Spiritual—v. 8. Sow spiritual, reap spiritual. You may not reap until you arrive in heaven.

3. Success—v. 9. If you are patient, God will allow you to reap what you have sown. Allow God to take care of the results. YOU BE FAITHFUL!

4. Showing—v. 10. Always show kindness.

III. THE CROSS—vv. 11–18

1. Personal—v. 11. A personal letter to the Christian people at Galatia.

2. Problem—vv. 12–13. Jews trying to force their laws upon others. Only Christ can save!

3. Person—v. 14. Paul practiced the crucified life.

4. Purged—v. 15. Salvation means a changed life—not keeping a set of rules or laws.

5. Plan—v. 16. Walking according to God’s laws.

6. Punishment—v. 17. Paul was marked, or branded, for the sake of the Gospel. What consecration to God! What dedication to God’s service.

7. Parting—v. 18. Paul says farewell to the Galatians.