Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. Truth to Learn Fleshly works are not the way to please God. Only complete submission to Him and His will can produce peace. Behind the Words The word translated “deceived”...
Galatians 6:6 – Shared Blessings
Galatians 6:6 Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches. Truth to Learn Consider the spiritual blessings you have received from God as a result of what you have learned from your pastor or teacher and share, in return, a blessing for...
Galatians 6:5 – Burden Bearer
Galatians 6:5 For each one shall bear his own load. Truth to Learn Our load is heavy and each one must bear it alone. But helping others with their load will make your own seem lighter. Behind the Words The word translated “load” is phortion, which is a diminutive of...
Galatians 6:4 – Self Examination
Galatians 6:4 But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. Truth to Learn Instead of focusing on ourselves, we are to focus on doing works of the Spirit. These alone will give us something of value. Behind...
Galatians 6:3 – Deceptive Thinking
Galatians 6:3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Truth to Learn Our value lies in God, not in ourselves. Behind the Words The word translated “thinks” is dokeō, meaning “to think” or “to imagine.” It does not mean “think” as in...
Galatians 6:2 – Weight Lifting
Galatians 6:2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Truth to Learn The law of Christ is fulfilled by unselfishly helping others. Behind the Words “Bear” is translated from the Greek word bastidzō, which is derived from the word basis, meaning a base or pedestal....