Narrative of GALATIANS 6
In the sixth chapter of the Book of Galatians, the apostle Paul continues his teachings and exhortations to the Galatian church.
He begins by addressing the believers, urging them to restore one another gently if anyone is caught in sin. Paul emphasizes the importance of doing this in a spirit of gentleness, considering oneself lest they too be tempted. He encourages the believers to carry each other's burdens, fulfilling the law of Christ.
Paul then draws attention to the concept of personal responsibility, stating that each person should test their own actions. He emphasizes that each one will carry their own load and should not compare themselves to one another. Each believer should take pride in their own work, doing their best before God.
The apostle introduces the idea of sowing and reaping, encouraging the Galatians to not be deceived – whatever a person sows, they will reap. If they sow to please their flesh, they will reap destruction, but if they sow to please the Spirit, they will reap eternal life. Paul urges the believers to not grow weary in doing good, for in due season they will reap a harvest if they do not give up.
Continuing his exhortations, Paul addresses how believers should treat those who teach them. He explains that anyone who is taught the word should share all good things with their instructor. Paul highlights the importance of sowing into the spiritual well-being of those who impart knowledge and guidance.
The apostle concludes his letter by acknowledging that some people are seeking to please outwardly, boasting about circumcision. However, Paul emphasizes that the true mark of a believer is a new creation in Christ. He pronounces a final blessing of peace and mercy upon all those who will follow his teachings.
In this chapter, Paul emphasizes the importance of restoring one another, bearing one another's burdens, personal responsibility, sowing and reaping, not growing weary in doing good, supporting those who teach, and the significance of being a new creation in Christ. These teachings serve as a reminder to the Galatian church and to believers throughout history that our actions have consequences, and we should strive to live in alignment with the fruit of the Spirit and not the desires of the flesh.