God's Story: Creation Implications part 2

Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches. Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Love One Another

Galatians 5:13–15 NKJV

For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!

Live according to the Spirit

Galatians 5:16 NKJV

I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

To live in the manner or rule of the Spirit of God

Galatians 5:22–23 NKJV

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

Peace, peace between individuals, harmony, concord

Long–suffering. Forbearance, long–suffering, self–restraint before proceeding to action. The quality of a person who is able to avenge himself yet refrains from doing so

Zodhiates, Spiros. The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament, Electronic ed., AMG Publishers, 2000.

Kindness to act kindly, to be kind, to be useful, profitable; to provide something beneficial for someone as an act of kindness

Goodness, zeal for goodness and truth, the quality or state of doing or producing good; active good; actively

The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament (19. ἀγαθωσύνη agathōsúnē)

Agathōsúnē does not spare sharpness and rebuke to cause good (agathón) in others. A person may display his agathōsúnē, his zeal for goodness and truth, in rebuking, correcting, or chastising.

Meekness, mildness, forberance

Praotes (meekness) Primarily it does not denote outward expression of feeling, but an inward grace of the soul, calmness toward God in particular. It is the acceptance of God’s dealings with us considering them as good in that they enhance the closeness of our relationship with Him. However, praótēs encompasses expressing wrath toward the sin of man as demonstrated by the Lord Jesus

Galatians 5:25 NKJV

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Live or have life by the Spirit, let us also walk or live according to rule of the Spirit

James 4:7 NKJV

Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

RESTORING A FALLEN BROTHER

Galatians 6:1 NKJV

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.

Meekness, mildness, forberance

Zodhiates, Spiros. The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament, Electronic ed., AMG Publishers, 2000.

Galatians 5:23 NKJV

gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

Matthew 5:5 NKJV

Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.

BEARING A BROTHER’S BURDEN

Galatians 6:2 NKJV

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

John 13:34 NKJV

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

Galatians 5:13 NKJV

For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

Galatians 5:22 NKJV

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Matthew 5:7 NKJV

Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.

Lowly Mindset

Galatians 6:3 NKJV

For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

Galatians 5:26 NKJV

Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

This is said in light of how Christians ought to treat one another

EXAMINING ONE’S WORK

Galatians 6:4 NKJV

But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

BEARING ONE’S OWN LOAD

Galatians 6:5 NKJV

For each one shall bear his own load.

Galatians 5:15 NKJV

But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!

James 3:14–16 NKJV

But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.

James 4:1–3 NKJV

Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.

James 4:6 NKJV

But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”

Matthew 5:3 NKJV

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:9 NKJV

Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.

Matthew 5:4 NKJV

Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.

James 4:8–10 NKJV

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

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Don’t Lose Heart in Doing Good

Galatians 6:6–10 NKJV

Micah 6:8 NKJV

He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?

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