God Wants Me to Live In Peace
In redemptive action
Galatians 6:1-2
Read the Bible through:
AM - 2 Chronicles 10-12 : PM - John 12:20-50
Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted (Gal. 6:1).
When a child is disobedient or rebellious, it is the parents' responsibility to discipline the child. The discipline is not to be primarily for the purpose of punishment, but for the purpose of restoring the child to obedience and good behavior. The same principle is true of God and His children.
God is responsible for disciplining His children. This passage does not refer to deliberate, continual sin, but refers to one who slips into sin. God uses the church to restore such a person. We are to call the person to accountability, but we are also to restore the person through our encouragement.
We are to restore one who slips into sin with love, gentleness, and humility. Paul warned the Galatian believers to be careful about their attitudes lest they too should fall into temptation.
Lord, keep me free from pride when You call me to help restore a fellow believer.
