1Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ
Galatians 6:1-2
Yesterday our verse talked about what to do when we fail. I thought it appropriate today to look at a verse that talks about when others fail. It's very popular to say, "Let people do what they want as long as they're not hurting anyone else." What people also mean though is, "You have no right to determine right and wrong for anyone else." Do we?
Today's verse says that we should help others when we see them sinning. It doesn't say we should accuse them of wrongdoing or that we should avoid them because they're filthy sinners. What it says is that we should gently point out the problem and help that person to make a change.
If you see someone doing something they shouldn't - take on their burden. Consider it your problem too and figure out how you can help them to stop doing whatever it is that they're doing. Offer your help. Don't be afraid of rejection. Most likely despite any shame they might feel, they will welcome someone else's loving help. And even if your help is rejected - you will know that you have done the wrong thing and that you tried to help out of love and not judgment.
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