Introduction:

We are the people of God, the children of God. As children let us think of our Father.
What is greatest quality or characteristic you think of when you think of God. I think many would answer LOVE! The love and concern that God has for mankind is what most may think of. 

If we are the children of God, should we not reflect his nature? The first Christians were known for their great love for God and Christ and how this then affected the relationship they had with the brethren and the people around them. Reference Acts 2.42-47, Acts 4.32-37

The Churches in Galatia needed to be reminded of this important message of loving others! Does this not indicate we too as the children of God need this lesson?

Lesson:

1.PAUL SADENED DUE TO THEIR DEPARTURE.
Galatians 1.6-9
Notice the wording and the “feeling” you can hear in the way it is written.
Paul felt very sad and bad about the development!
Wrote to them about this concern.
Trying to advice them, get them to see their mistake, done out of love!
There is no personal benefit for Paul, their faithfulness or lack of it!

Pauls concern for others!
Romans 10.1-3 My hearts desire and prayer for Israel!


2.THE GALATIANS CONCERN TO PAUL.
Galatians 4.12-15

Other Christians concern for Paul:
Philippians 4.16



3.WITH LOVE SERVE ONE ANOTHER & YOUR NEIGHBOUR.
Galatians 5.13-14

The Christian is encouraged throughout the Bible to be active and involved in good works. The Christian is to be concerned and focused on others and the needs of others. This is taught in all relationships, to the non Christian and the Christian. 

Love for Others:
Matthew 5.44-46 Love your enemies.
Matthew 22.39 Love thy neighbour as thyself. (Mark 12.31-33)
John 15.17 Commanded you that ye love one another.
Romans 12.9-10 Let love we without dissimulation, kindly affectionate one to 
another with brotherly kindness.
Romans 13.8, 10 Owe no man anything but to love.
Love worketh not ill to his neighbour.
2.Corinthians 8.7-8, 24 To prove the sincerity of your love.
Proof of your love.
2.Corinthians 12.15 More I love you the less I be loved.
Ephesians 1.15 Love to all the saints
Ephesians 4.2 Forbearing one another in love
Ephesians 4.15 Speak the truth in love.
Ephesians 5.2 Walk in love as Christ.

Love becomes the basis for our service!
Then is becomes easier!
Yes sometime is must be commanded of the Lord.
Sometimes is it not appreciated by others.



4.FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT ASSISTS US WITH OTHERS.
Galatians 5.22-23
Qualities to help us with our inter-personal relations.

Notice the various qualities that are listed here that serve as a basis for dealing and helping others.

What qualities are mentioned?
LONGSUFFERING: forbearance, patience
GENTLENESS: moral excellence, demeanor, good, kind
GOODNESS: virtuous, beneficient 
MEEKNESS: humility
TEMPERANCE: self control


5.BRETHREN OVERTAKEN IN A FAULT….WE CARE!
Galatians 6.1-2
Why do such a thing?
Notice the instruction given to what one should do and what one must be careful of or careful for!
Do something about it!

Example of such: 
Simon: Acts 8.18-23
Brother in Corinth: 1.Corinthians 5
Peter: Galatians 3.11-13

6.BEAR ONE ANOTHERS BURDENS. 
Galatians 6.2
Concept of comfort and support!
What is meant with “bear one anothers burdens”?

Bear = means literally to lift, removal
In this context:
+ help
+ to carry, to lift
+ support, bear
+ endure, sustain

Burden = means
+ load
+ weight
+ abundance

Edify, support, build up, or strengthen.
Romans 14.19 Look for peace and that which may edify.
1.Corinthians 10.23 All things lawful but not all things edify.
1.Thessalonians 5.11 Comfort yourselves, edify one another.
Romans 15.2 For his good to edification!
Acts 20.35 Showed you all ting so labouring, how you ought to support the weak.
1.Thessalonians 5.14 Comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient.


7.DO GOOD UNTO ALL MEN. 
Galatians 6.10

Concept of doing good or good works!
Ephesians 2.10 We are Gods creation = created for good works.
Colossians 1.10 Be fruitful in every good work and increase in knowledge.
2.Thessalonians 2.17 Establish you in every good word and work.
1.Timothy 2.10 Women professing godliness with good works.
1.Timothy 6.18 The rich should do good and good works – ready to distribute. 2.Timothy 2.21 Prepared unto every good work.
2.Timothy 3.17 Completely furnished unto all good works
Titus 2.7 A pattern of good works in doctrine….
Titus 2.14 Zealous of good works
Titus 3.8 Might be careful to maintain good works.
Titus 4.14 Learn to maintain good works and not be unfruitful.
Hebrews 10.23 Provoke unto good works.
Hebrews 13.16 Do good and communicate… a sacrifice God is pleased with.
Hebrews 13.21 Make you perfect to every good work to do his will.
1.Peter 2.12 May behold your good works.
Matthew 5.13-16 Light = see your good works and glorify your father in heaven.

Conclusion:
We need to evaluate ourselves!
Challenge ourselves!
How are we doing .. in reference to our concern for others?
How am I doing .. in reference to doing good works,
How am I doing.. in reference to bear my brothers burden?
Do I grow weary in doing well?

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