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Galatians 6

The argument is over. Now Paul shows what freedom looks like: carrying each other, sowing good seed, and boasting in the cross alone.

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Where we are

1:1–10No other gospelGrace, not a different message
1:11–2Paul's storyA gospel from God, not from men
3–4Faith, not lawSons of Abraham through faith
5–6Free in ChristWalk by the Spirit, serve in loveChapter 6

Carry One Another’s Burdens

Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

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Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else. For each one should carry his own load.

Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

Galatians 6:9

let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith

Galatians 6:10

Reflect

Whose load can you lift?

Paul’s word is simple: “Carry one another’s burdens.” Think of one person near you who is carrying something heavy right now: grief, money worries, a hard season, a failure they are ashamed of. What is one practical thing you could do this week to share that weight? Write their name and your first step.

Final Warnings and Blessings

From PaulTo the churches of Galatia

See what large letters I am using to write to you with my own hand!

Galatians 6:11

Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoid persecution for the cross of Christ. For the circumcised do not even keep the law themselves, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast in your flesh.

New green shoots rising from blackened, burned ground at dawn, ash and charred stalks around them.

But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything. What counts is a new creation.

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Question

Quick question

The false teachers wanted the Galatians circumcised so that they could boast about it.

What is the one thing Paul says he will boast in?

Two kinds of boasting

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Two kinds of boasting stand side by side. The false teachers wanted a mark on the body to point to, and an easier road that would “avoid persecution for the cross of Christ.” Paul boasts in the cross alone. Through it the world has lost its hold on him, and outward signs no longer decide anything: “What counts is a new creation.”

Peace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God.

Stones scattered in the dust outside a town gate at evening, a torn cloak lying among them, footprints of a small group around the spot.

From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.

From PaulTo the churches of Galatia

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.

Galatians 6:18

Pray

Only the cross

Paul’s last word on everything he might be proud of is this: “may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Bring to God the things you are tempted to lean on: your record, your efforts, other people’s approval. Lay them down, thank Jesus for the cross, and ask Him to keep making you “a new creation.”

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A verse to carry with you

But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Galatians 6:14

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