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
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