The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Galatians 6:1-9, “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. 2 Bear another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 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. 5 For each one will bear his own load. 6 The one who is taught the Word is to share all good things with the one who teaches him. 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.”

This is not at all an unusual directive for believers in the Galatian camp. Prior to their conversion, the Galatians were a “wild and woolly bunch.” No doubt, even some of those who professed faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior had a difficult time becoming what they ought in this new way of life.

Prior to his own conversion, Paul undoubtedly saw himself like the Galatians. In any event, he knew just what to say (and when!) to bring them back to the Cross of Christ.

Do you see someone who is having trouble behaving like a Christian? Help him! Do you see someone who thinks he is “elevated” now that he’s saved? Teach him to be and do right! Instead of changing your personal behavior, be sympathetic regarding those who have yet to learn how to behave as a Christian. That’s something we all would do well to learn.

Heartily in Christ,

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

United States of America

“We will never know that Christ is all we need, until He becomes all that we have.” –Corrie ten Boom