Galatians 6:1-10
English Standard Version (ESV)
The church would do well to remember the words of Galatians 6:1 -- restore one another in a spirit of gentleness. I listen to Perry Noble's sermons, and he said the other day that if Jesus Christ didn't come into the world to condemn the world (John 3:17), then we shouldn't feel called to do so, either. So often, the church has plenty of people willing to jump in and point out the weaknesses of another, when in reality we should be humbly coming alongside one another and offering our shoulders, our strength, to comfort and encourage. It does not do anyone any good to find a group of people reminding them of their weaknesses, but it's an amazing witness when we hold each other accountable with a spirit of humility.
Remember, Christ himself came and washed the feet of the disciples. He didn't boast in his strength, but rather eagerly knelt to serve. He didn't grow tired of selfless service, but rather continued to seek out opportunities to shower love on friends and strangers, pointing to the selfless love of God with every act.
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