Category: Humility

CONSIDER THYSELF

1/9/2026

Galatians 6:1 "Brethren, 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."

Introduction
Some people, even those who are spiritual, find it difficult to believe that "spiritual Christians" can commit serious sins. When we hear of spiritual Christians fall, and give in to the flesh, we often wonder, “How did this happen, and why did this happen."

There are several reasons to why "spiritual Christians" fall into gross sin:

1. Lack of HUMILITY

Galatians 6:1 "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness..."
Sometimes, rather than approaching others with humility, Christians may display a self-righteous attitude when attempting to reach, guide, and restore others with the truth. A spirit of pride can lead us to deal with people unjustly.
A self-righteous disposition has the tendency to look down at others and judge them, believing themselves superior, yet all the while forgetting their own dependence on the Lord’s grace.
Galatians 6:3 "For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself."

2. Lack of LOVE

Galatians 6:2 "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."

When we endeavour to help others, it should be done out love, for this is the law of Christ. Love for Christ and others is the best motivation to help others recover from their faults. God’s intention is not for us to follow His Word merely out of obligation, but because of love; a heart of love that desires to see others prosper and live God-honouring lives.

John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. (35) By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”

A lack of love hinders the grace of God in our own lives, and soon enough we will find ourselves falling into sin we once hated.

3. A lack of CONSIDERATION

Galatians 6:1 "Brethren, 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."
Every Christian has the potential to be tempted, yes, even Christians who are walking in victory. Christians who let their guard down are prone to think more highly of themselves, forgetting who gave them the victory in the first place.
Time again, God’s Word reminds us to be on guard. The words "Take heed" appears about 26 times in the NEW TESTAMEMT.

Here are several verses to consider.

Mark 13:5 "And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:"

Luke 12:15 "And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth."

1 Corinthians 3:10 "According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon."

1 Timothy 4:16 "Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee."

1 Corinthians 10:12 "Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall."

Conclusion
Regardless of our status or title, every decision we make affects our lives and sometimes the lives of others. God is not a respecter of persons, and He will not be mocked.

Galatian 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."

Service will NEVER take the place of Sanctification; Soul-winning will NEVER take the place of Self-control; and Spirituality will NEVER take the place of Soberness.
No matter how spiritual we may think we are, we should always walk with integrity, in love, and in all humility with our God.

Micah 6:8 "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"

CONSIDER THYSELF

In Christ alone, and for God's Glory!
Charlie - Galatians 2:20
God is always good and treats us far better than we ever deserve! Amen!
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Growing in Grace - Part 2

9/26/2014

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A few weeks ago we saw that God’s grace is unconditionally demonstrated by His love toward us. He has demonstrated that love by giving us gracious gifts that are so amazing and undeserved. Today, we will look at how God’s grace is available and ready to be received.

G = God’s Gift
A = Available

The fact that God has made His grace available is grace. God is not obligated to give us His rich grace and mercy, but He does so because He is a good God. However, many fail to receive the grace of God either for Salvation or for Sanctification because of relying on their own efforts, works, and goodness.

Notice what Paul mentions to the Church in Galatia.

Galatians 3:1-3 “O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? Vs 2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Vs 3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?”

Receiving God’s grace will help us “Grow in Grace” How do we receive God’s grace?

1.    By Faith – Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 5:4-6

Receiving God’s grace is believing and resting in the finished work of Jesus Christ. It is believing that God is gracious and that we do not deserve His grace, but we understand that He loves us, and so therefore we receive His grace with thanksgiving.

Galatians 5:4 “Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. Vs 3 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. Vs 6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.”

2.    By Humility – Proverbs 3:34, James 4:6

Martin Luther once said “A man must completely despair of himself in order to become fit to obtain the grace of Christ.”

Have you ever asked God to humble you? God will do a better job in humbling us than we can, because when we think that we are humble enough for His grace we have then been lifted up in pride.

“God alone knows how to humble us without humiliating us, and how to lift us up without flattering us” — unknown

3.    By the Knowledge of God – 2 Peter 1:2

The grace of God is multiplied to us as we grow to know more and more about Jesus; more of His love divine. God’s love is unfailing, undying, and is the very thing that should keep us by His side.

a.     An unfailing and undying love – Jeremiah 31:3a

b.     Love draws me closer to God – Jeremiah 31:3b.

Romans 2:4 “Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?”

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