Freedom To Be a Blessing
1. Be a BLESSING by being a “BURDEN BEARER”!
“2Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” (Gal 6:2)
The word “Bear” is βαστάζω,(bas-tad’-zo), which means to take up: (a) I carry, bear, (b) I carry (take) away.
Today, there are quite a few folks carrying “burdens.” Will you help carry one end of the burden?
The word “burden” is βάρος, (bar’-os), which means a weight, burden.
2. Be a BLESSING by being a RESTORER!
“1Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” (Gal 6:1)
The word “restore” is καταρτίζω: (kat-ar-tid’-zo), which means to complete, prepare. Or it can mean to fit (join) together, compact together, prepare, perfect, for his (its) full destination or use.
Will you be a “restorer” for someone today?
The word “fault” or trespass is παράπτωμα, (par-ap’-to-mah), which means a false step, a trespass. It can mean a falling away, lapse, slip, false step, trespass, sin.
This word does not seem to indicate a habitual lifestyle of blatant sin, but rather a slip or a fall.
3. Be a BLESSING by being a HELPER to those that help teach the word!
“6Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.” (Gal 6:6)