Yesterday's post gave us the first guide to successful confrontation - administered with gentleness and humility. We continue in Galatians 6, learning how confrontation, done God's way will be a necesary component in successful community living.
“And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.” Which Fred had done. He had become critical and controlling like his mother, wife and sister. They could have legitimately reversed charges and been right on. The confrontation would have been of little, if any, value.
We are out of chapter six verse one and into verse 2. Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. What is the law of Christ? Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and strength and your neihbor as yourself. If a person who is living in community is overtaken by a sinful behavior or attitude, it is definitely a burden for the person and the community. A humble and gentle confrontion to one with a receptive spirit will release personal and corporate burden. If a receptive spirit doesn't exist, confrontive strategy changes and that will be discussed later.
to be continued.
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