Galatians 6:1-5 (Message)
1-3 Live creatively, friends. If someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. You might be needing forgiveness before the day’s out. Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so complete Christ’s law. If you think you are too good for that, you are badly deceived.
4-5 Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.
Verses one through three is a wonderful reminder that we should not think that we can't make mistakes or fall from the grace of God. When we see others that are caught up in sin or have made mistakes we should not look down on them. My friend it could be me or you that fall the next moment. Instead of thinking unhelpful thoughts or looking down on others let's try to help them. In helping them you just might win your brother or sister back to the Lord or lead them back on the right path.
God has given each of us gifts and talents. We should never compare ourselves to others. We are unique. Our goals should be to perfect the gift that God has given us. It is a total waste of time to compare yourself to others. God is holding us responsible for the gifts and talents that He has given us and we will stand before Him one day and give an account. Pray that God will help you to love yourself and all the creative things that He has placed within you. I pray that every gift that you have will be stirred up and that you will utilize each gift and talent to the glory of God.
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