Living by the Spirit

1. Mend the   v. 1-2

“restore him in a spirit of gentleness” v. 1b

“Such moral lapses will occur, but these moral lapses must never be allowed to compromise the “life in the Spirit” of a fellow believer. Nor should such lapses amount to an occasion of feeling superior on the part of those who have not so fallen.” Robert Rapa

2. Examine  v. 3-5

“But let each one test his own work.” v. 4a

“When one is not self-deceived, one has occasion to rejoice in God’s grace in one’s life.  And there is no need sinfully to compare oneself to others when one has a proper understanding of oneself with regard to attitudes and behavior.” Robert Rapa

3. Live   6-7

“share all good things” v. 6b

4. Seek  to do good. v. 8-10

“And let us not grow weary of doing good.” v. 9a