Family Relationships

Galatians 6:1-10

Brothers - This is family truth.

If someone - Any of the family members.

is caught in a sin - Entangled in some habit, addiction or attitude.

you who are spiritual - If I understand the spiritual principle.

should restore him - Share my experience to show the Truth that works.

gently - with compassion and respect.

But watch yourself - Don't focus so much on fixing the other . . .

or you also may be tempted - . . . that I neglect to notice my own attitude.

Carry each others' burdens - Help and support so they won't be overcome by their grief, trouble or problem.

Fulfill the Law of Christ - This is how we love one another.

If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing - Pride.

he deceives himself - I tend to lie to myself about myself.

Each one should test his own actions - Why do I do what I do?

Then he can take pride in himself - Self-worth, in that I have obeyed properly.

without comparing himself to somebody else - No competition here, compare myself only with Christ.

For each one should carry his own load - Be responsible for my own common, ordinary, daily responsibilities.

Anyone who receives instruction in the Word must share all good things with his instructor - Don't forget to thank and reward my mentors.

Do not be deceived - Don't fool myself.

God cannot be mocked - He is Almighty, Sovereign, Wise, etc, etc.

A man reaps what he sows - I need to pay attention to what I am saying and doing, not go off on auto-pilot.

The one who sows to the flesh - To satisfy my comforts.

will reap destruction - Poverty, illness, incapacity.

The one who sows to the Spirit - In the power and insight of God's Spirit.

will reap eternal life - Not only living forever, but a good quality of life right now.

Do not become weary in doing good - Persist, don't wimp out, don't quit.

At the proper time - Payday.

We will reap a harvest - Get the paycheck, experience the results.

if we do not give up - Don't quit before payday!

Therefore, as we have opportunity - Today, don't put it off.

do good to all people - Everybody, regardless.

Especially to those who belong to the family - Family members are due more respect and consideration than strangers and friends; have priorities.