1 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. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 5 For each one shall bear his own load.6 Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Gal 6:1-10
Q & A：
- How would you know if the hardship you are facing is due to the work of the devil, result of our fleshly desires or a test or trial from God to mold our character? Explain the key to live a consecrated life and a sanctified life, with reference to laying down our rights to follow God’s will, setting apart from the world, making it holy, and walking in the spirit instead of in the flesh. (Gal 6:1-10; 1 John 5:14-15)
- Explain what the flesh or the work of the flesh refers to. Knowing that it is the devil not God who tempts us, but we are responsible for succumbing to the temptation and the fleshly desires, discuss how the scripture “God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap” speaks into your life. (Gal 5:16-17; Gal 6:7-8; Jam 1:13-14)
- Have you faced distress, tribulation or adversity that come as the consequences of the decisions we have made without God including fights and quarrels, causing strife and divisions among teams, unequally yoked with unbelievers for marriage or partnership? Discuss why God is not to be blamed for these situations and how you should sow to the Spirit instead. (Gal 5:15; 2 Cor 12:21; 1 Cor 3:3; 2 Cor 6:14-15)