Showing Gentleness Toward A Fallen Person (TMF:1026)

Monday, November 26, 2018
Peace to Live By: Showing Gentleness Toward A Fallen Person (TMF:1026) - Daniel Litton
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       Now, it should be noted that we are to restore a repentant brother or sister in a spirit of gentleness when he or she is caught in a sin. Paul stated the following on this matter: “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:1, 2, ESV). So, when another person within our fellowship of Christians is overcome by a sin, we are not to rain condemnation down on the person and act like we are far superior in our own personal behavior. As Paul said, “Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.” There is a possibility, if we are not careful, that we ourselves could fall into the same sin. By restoring the person who has sinned, we bear one another’s burdens. We make the restoration a group effort, and it allows the person to feel accepted again and restored to God. This, in turn, makes God happy. As Paul told Timothy, we are to pursue gentleness in our lives and character (see 1 Timothy 6:11, ESV).