9 Points From Galatians 6

OK, so I'm finding out how many people don't usually take notes of my sermons. That's cool, I only occasionally make notes myself. Yesterday I pulled a fast one and told everybody they needed to make notes because I has nine points. Well, here they are.

1. Sin is never a cause to point fingers. Restoration is the goal. David got a pass on a lot of stuff because he was so merciful to others. Blessed are the merciful because they will receive mercy.
   
2. Cary each other's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ. The Law of Christ is, "Love one another as I have loved you." You are not instructed to judge whether or not this one or that one is worthy of you helping out with their burden. You are just instructed to pick up and carry.
   
3. It is dangerous to think you are something you aren't. Such people deceive themselves and are therefore easily deceived. This goes both ways. It is as bad to think too low of yourself as it is to think yourself too high.
4. Never evaluate yourself against others. You have no idea what advantages or disadvantages others have. You also have no idea what God's plan is for others. They may, or may not look like they are accomplishing much in the world's eyes, but that has absolutely nothing to do with a true evaluation which only God can see.
5. Share all good things with those who instruct you in the Word. What they bring is of eternal value and worth far more than material things. The only exception to this is when a person brings heresy.
6. We reap what we sow. If we sow to the flesh the result is destruction even if we are sowing to "respectable" things like money. If we sow to the spirit we will start to reap the benefits of eternal life even now. Eternal life is the quality of life God enjoys: fullness of joy, peace, creativity, etc.
7. Don't become discouraged by obstacles and appearances. The greatest stories about the greatest victories all involve severe obstacles. You don't know how far you've come so keep on walking.
8. Do good to all people, especially to believers. You don't get to choose who is included in "all." You should especially do good to other believers because they are your brothers and sisters, but this still doesn't let you off the hook of doing good to even those outside the faith.
9. Only boast in the cross of Christ. The true path to victory is not to tear down or defeat the world, but to lift up Christ. Jesus has made it clear, "If I am lifted up I will draw all men to myself."

I hope this helps. This is day by day stuff that will draw you closer to Him.

Ronnie