(Lesson 518)(01-16-13) Galatians Chapter 6, "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For every man shall bear his own burden. Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen."
This lesson contains one of the most notable of all bible quotes, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." Truer words have never been spoken. We will NEVER be able to fool God. Those who sow the seed of unbelief will reap everlasting condemnation while those who sow the seed of righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ will reap everlasting life in the presence of God the Father.
Paul again instructs us to take care of those in need, especially our brothers and sisters in Christ.
He again assures us that God is no respecter of persons, there is no individual who has inherited a leg up on the rest of us, we are all equal in the eyes of God.'
Paul stresses that if we are diligent in the work of the Lord, we will most assuredly receive our just reward.
The most important thing that we should take from Paul's letter to the Galatians is that we should not put un-necessary restrictions, such as the requirements of the old law, upon ourselves. We need only abide by the gospel as it was left to us by the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. We should simply place our faith in the sacrifice of Jesus, and love one another. If we do that, our eternity is secured.~
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