Living in the Spirit In Relation to a Sinning Brother

Galatians 6:1-5:

"Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ. For anyone who thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another. For each one will bear his own load."

According to Ryrie, Living under grace is not license; it is a life of love and service (Gal.5:6, 13).

Dear believer, it's easy to act in our own strength when we're displeased or annoyed with another person's actions. In fact, we may find ourselves being critical of another person, search the Word to prove the other person has sinned, and then condemn him or her without following the correct Biblical principles as presented in God's Word. Only a Spirit led person, one who is spiritual, can demonstrate the qualities as set out in Galatians 6:1-5.

Let us not be hasty in judging or condemning in secret, then acting out such condemnation in public. Rather, going back to Galatians 6, "You who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted."

Let's also remember God's Word in Galatians 5 where reference is made to the deeds of the flesh being evident in areas such as disputes, dissentions, factions, and envying. Those who practice these things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Gal.5:16-21.