Dear brothers, if a Christian is overcome by some sin, you who are
godly should gently and humbly help him back onto the right path, remembering
that next time it might be one of you who is in the wrong.
This verse reminds us to support fellow believers who are
struggling with sin. If you look closely, it doesn’t say to chastise or
belittle them; instead, it calls us to "gently and humbly help." As
humans, it’s difficult for us to grasp that one sin isn’t greater than another.
Our minds often categorize sins by degrees, but to God, sin is simply sin.
God asks us to show grace to everyone, regardless of the life
circumstances they’re facing. He calls us to stand beside other Christians in
their struggles, offering support rather than judgment. The same verse also
serves as a reminder that we could find ourselves in a similar situation one
day, needing the same grace and support.
Becky Rankin
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