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Scripture:
Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you
who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right
path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. Share each
other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. If you think you are
too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that
important. Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the
satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to
anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct. Galatians 6:1-5 NLT
This world that we live in is full of temptations. Many of us strive hard in
our spiritual life not to be overcome by these temptations that lead us to
sin.
We may see some of our fellow believer of whom encountered a hard trial in
forgetting whom to trust in this time of hardship is being led away to God and
is sinning, we must as his/her brother/sister in Christ guide him back to God.
Guide him with a compassionate and gentle heart that embraces him with a
warmth that will lead Him back to God.
But also be careful enough not to be led also to sinning. It takes a steadfast
and disciplined heart and mindset to overcome temptations. Then, how can we be
disciplined enough to take care of fragile believers that are easily swayed to
sins?
First of all, we must learn to obey God's commandments without any doubts.
Learn to share our own burdens with our fellow believers as it can lead us to
distractions in our life. And we must learn to stay humble and keep our feet
on the ground as all that is accomplished is of God. Always be responsible for
our own manners.
It is stated at Ephesians 4:29-32 what should we do that will exercise
ourselves to be disciplined.
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful
so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he
has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day
of redemption.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as
all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:29-32 NLT
Why is it stated there to get rid of those behaviors?
In my understanding of this passage is that because we are easily led by these
emotional-based behaviors. The best example is many of us use foul language
and reason it out as a way to express their selves. So we are challenged to
rid of this evil behavior as it can hurt others without us knowing. As the
saying goes "Words cut deeper than the sword. "
When we are disciplined enough to control ourselves better, we can
embrace every trial calmly and not falling prey to the enemy.
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves
with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make
allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you.
Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Colossians 3:12-13 NLT
Also, we will see ourselves being a compassionate and forgiving person. All
will not be possible without the help of our Lord Christ Jesus.
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