THE BRIDGE Building Bridges into Each Other’s Lives By Bearing Each Other’s Burdens: September 22, 2024
Galatians 6:1-10 NASB
Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.
Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.
For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.
For each one will bear his own load.
The one who is taught the word is to share all good things with the one who teaches him.
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.
For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.
So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.
Why We Don’t Bear Burdens
Fear of Rejection
Lack of Confidence
Fear of Judgment
Discomfort with Conflict
Misunderstanding Grace
Lack of Relationship Depth
Fear of Failure
Busyness and Distraction
Underestimating the Importance of Restoration
Fear of Losing Approval
1. RECOGNIZE THE BURDENS
We all have them.
Where there are thoughts, there are burdens. You’re not alone in carrying them.
“Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 NASB95
Am I becoiming a person of love?
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Everyone you meet is carrying a load you can’t see. Be a bridge- builder and lighten the load.
2. REACH OUT WITH COMPASSION
“Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness.” Galatians 6:1 NASB95
Compassion is the bridge that connects us in our struggles. Be the support someone needs today.
3. RESTORE WITH HUMILITY
“For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” Galatians 6:3 NASB95
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Begin with Prayer
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Initiate with Love
Discuss with Gentleness
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