Bear Each Other' Burdens

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Galatians 6:1-5 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Bear One Another’s Burdens

6 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are spiritual [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted as well. 2 Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love]. 3 For if anyone thinks he is something [special] when [in fact] he is nothing [special except in his own eyes], he deceives himself. 4 But each one must carefully scrutinize his own work [examining his actions, attitudes, and behavior], and then he can have the personal satisfaction and inner joy of doing something commendable [a]without comparing himself to another. 5 For every person will have to bear [with patience] his own burden [of faults and shortcomings for which he alone is responsible].

For Reflection

Jesus repeats the commandment found in Leviticus.  Love your neighbor and your enemy as yourself. 
This commandment is a foundation of Jewish and Christian faith. We, who believe, are asked to carry the burdens of others as though we are burdened in the same way.  We are asked not to pity or merely empathize. We are asked not to be merciful, but to act in sincere communion with each other and with God. In this way, each of us is elevated to approach human perfection.

Pray

Pray so that you can see as God sees the burdens of others.  Pray so that you have the grace and wisdom to help carry each other's loads.  Pray that you will love as God loves and comfort as God comforts. 

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