Devotion 21 Sep - Galatians 6:1-2

 Hello! As the first devotion in our blog, we will try to study a simple two verses, that are short, but important and see how we can apply their lessons into our life.

We're focusing on Galatians 6:1-2:

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Let's analyze first before we can see examples of its application. First, Paul tells us that when we see somebody sinning and catch someone that had commited a trespass, us, as a Christian with the Holy Spirit, should "restore", or rebuke and help change that person for the better, but with gentleness rather than rage. However, we should also watch ourselves - if you help others, you should've helped yourself too! And this is lawful.

Let's see how we may apply this in our lives.

Let's say you see somebody sinning. For the sake of example, let's say they lied. When you see someone sinning (in this case, lying), we should rebuke them and remind them to be honest and truthful. How we should remind them is in a constructive and gentle manner - do not be enraged, as you shall do it with love and sincerity, as that is why we must remind them. However, we cannot be influenced from their deceit - - you may rebuke them for their deceit, but we shan't be tempted to become deceitful too! You should still rebuke and remind that person, but remember to actually keep yourself safe from temptation!

Another important note we can extract from Matthew 18:15:

15 “If your brother or sister[b] sins,[c] go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.

This verse tells us we should restore it both gently and do it in privacy with them - do not gossip to public, adding to the manner we should perform one of the command of Galatians 6:1-2.

Reflection Question: When you try to remind others about their fault, how do you usually rebuke them? Is it with an angry or gentle manner or anything else? 

That's all for today:



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