Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if a man be overtaken in a fault, you which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness… I. THE MOTIVE TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS DRAWN FROM SELF-KNOWLEDGE. Apply to — 1. Infirmities. 2. Matters of opinion. 3. Sins. 4. Unfaithfulness to Church obligations. II. THE POWER OF MUTUAL HELPFULNESS ARISING FROM THE ENDEAVOUR AFTER CHRISTIAN INTEGRITY. 1. The simple unsophisticated conscience never finds consolation in others' sins. 2. The moral power of sympathy is in proportion to the sincerity of our Christian character. 3. That was the secret of Christ's moral power among men. III. THE LIMITS OF MUTUAL HELPFULNESS IMPOSED BY PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE. 1. We cannot stand in another's place to answer for his sin. 2. We cannot put ourselves within his being so as to compel his judgment, command his feeling, "restrain his choice. IV. PRACTICAL LESSONS. 1. To call our thoughts from vain longings after the impossible to do what is given us to do. 2. Not to burden with our follies and sins those already bearing burdens of their own. 3. The proper, burden for the Galatians and all who seek a burden is "the law of Christ." (A. Mackennal, B. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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