Galatians 6:1-18

LET US DO GOOD TO ALL PEOPLE

Keywords 6:10a

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people,

 

1. Doing good to all (1-10)

 Paul gave instructions to the Galatian Christians as to how they could do good to

others, and thus fulfill the law of Christ—to love one another. If a brother or sister

sins, they should be restored gently. But they should take care not to fall into

temptation themselves. Believers should carry each other's burdens. Believers

shouldn’t think too highly of themselves but instead test their own actions. Only

then can they take pride in themselves. This means we should openly share the

work that God has done in our lives. These rules apply equally to us today.

 

2. Only boast in the cross of Christ (11-18)

 Paul gave one last jab at the Judaizers. What counts is not circumcision. That is

nothing. The Judaizers knew that. They were just looking for ways to boast that

they had followers. But Paul only boasted in the cross of Jesus Christ. Through the

cross of Christ, Paul (and all believers) were crucified to sin and to the law. They

were united with Jesus Christ into a new, resurrected life. What matters is the new

creation we become through Jesus!

 

Prayer Lord, thank you for making me a new creation. Help me to do good to

your people.

One Word Do good to all people