S - 5:26 Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.
6:1 Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall intothe same temptation yourself.
6:10 Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone - especially to those in the family of faith.
O - I've been struggling with these teachings for about a year. It's not that I don't believe the principle, but the people in our church and community weren't taught this very clearly. Instead they were taught to stay out of people's business and don't "JUDGE". But these verses are contrary to that. Paul isn't saying to judge our fellow believers, he's saying that it is our responsibility as believers to help bring each other back when we are in sin - in love, gentleness, and humility. That's hard but not impossible with the right attitude and Holy Spirit!
A - There are two women in our church that are really struggling right now. Both different situations but they are using each other for misery loves company and to justify what is happening in their life. These are women who know the truth but are choosing to walk away from it and they don't want any of us in their "business". I need wisdom and boldness to be there for them in love and gentleness.
P - Say a prayer for these women and pray that the other women in our church will see the responsibility for praying for them and encouraging them instead of just staying out of their business.
Y'all have a great weekend and I'm praying for all of you! LOVE YOU LOVE YOU LOVE YOU!
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