Galatians 6: Bear One Another's Burdens

Paul tells the believers that if someone is caught in a sin, those who are spiritual should restore that person gently, watching themselves so they are not tempted. They should carry each other's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ. Each person should test his own work rather than compare himself with others. God is not mocked; a person reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to the flesh will reap corruption, but whoever sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life. So believers should not grow weary in doing good, and should do good to everyone, especially to the family of faith. Paul writes with large letters in his own hand, boasting only in the cross, and closes with a blessing of grace.

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¹ Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ But let each man examine his own work, and then he will have reason to boast in himself, and not in someone else.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ For each man will bear his own burden.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ See with what large letters I write to you with my own hand.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² As many as desire to make a good impression in the flesh compel you to be circumcised, just so they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ For even they who receive circumcision don’t keep the law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised, so that they may boast in your flesh.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ For in Christ Jesus neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ As many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on God’s Israel.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ From now on, let no one cause me any trouble, for I bear the marks of the Lord Jesus branded on my body.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Helping Hands

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Color the friends carrying the heavy load together. We can help each other!

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“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:2 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

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Read the verse aloud. Carry something with your child. Say: A heavy load is easier when friends help. God wants us to help each other!

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Sowing and Reaping

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Paul tells the believers that if someone is caught in a sin, those who are spiritual should restore that person gently. They should watch themselves so they are not tempted too. Carrying each other's burdens fulfills the law of Christ. Anyone who thinks he is something when he is nothing fools himself. Each person should test his own work instead of comparing himself with others.

Those who are taught God's word should share good things with their teachers. God cannot be fooled. A person reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please selfish desires will reap ruin, but whoever sows to please the Spirit will reap eternal life. So believers should not grow tired of doing good, because at the right time they will reap a harvest if they do not give up. They should do good to everyone, especially to the family of believers.

Paul takes the pen and writes with large letters in his own hand. The false teachers want to make a good impression and avoid trouble for the cross of Christ. Paul will boast only in the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ. What counts is not circumcision but a new creation. Paul blesses all who follow this rule with peace and mercy. He says he bears the marks of Jesus on his body, and he ends with a blessing of grace.

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How should a person caught in sin be restored?
What does a person reap?
Why should believers not grow tired of doing good?
What does Paul boast in?

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Paul tells the believers that if someone is in a sin, those who are spiritual should restore that person gently.
cannot be fooled.
A person reaps what he .
Whoever sows to please selfish desires will ruin, but whoever sows to please the Spirit will reap eternal life.
So believers should not grow tired of doing , because at the right time they will reap a harvest if they do not give up.

Think About It

Paul says to restore others gently and carry their burdens. Who in your life might need someone to help carry a load right now?
Paul says not to grow weary in doing good. What helps you keep doing good when you do not see results yet?

Memory Verse

“Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.”

Galatians 6:9 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for friends who help me. Help me . Amen.

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Who needs help carrying a load?
Why is it worth it to keep serving even when no one thanks you?

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Boasting in the Cross

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Paul applies life in the Spirit to community. If someone is overtaken in a trespass, those who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness, keeping watch on themselves lest they too be tempted. Believers bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ, which is the law of love. At the same time, each must test his own work and carry his own load, avoiding the self-deception of thinking oneself something.

Those who are taught the word should share all good things with their teachers. Paul states a principle as firm as farming. God is not mocked; whatever one sows, that he will also reap. Sowing to the flesh yields corruption, while sowing to the Spirit yields eternal life. Therefore believers must not grow weary of doing good, for in due season they will reap if they do not give up. As they have opportunity, they should do good to everyone, especially to the household of faith.

Paul writes in large letters with his own hand (6:11). He exposes the motive of the circumcision party. They want to make a good showing in the flesh and avoid persecution for the cross, and they wish to boast in the Galatians' compliance. Paul will boast only in the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to him and he to the world. Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only a new creation. He pronounces peace and mercy on all who walk by this rule and on the Israel of God. He carries in his body the marks of Jesus, and he ends with grace.

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In what spirit should a fallen believer be restored?
What does sowing to the Spirit yield?
How does Paul say he wrote?
What alone counts, according to Paul?

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That he will also ____
And then he will have reason to ____ in himself

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Even if a man is ____ in some fault

Think About It

Paul calls believers both to carry one another's burdens and to carry their own load. How do these two instructions fit together in a healthy church?
Paul boasts only in the cross. What would it look like for the cross, rather than achievements, to be the center of your identity?

Memory Verse

“Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.”

Galatians 6:9 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for friends who help me. Help me . Amen.

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How do the two burden instructions fit?
What does boasting in the cross look like?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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