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It is the fate of all men to have burdens 2Cor 5:4

Explore the concept of burdens from a biblical perspective and learn the importance of self-assistance, mutual assistance, and divine assistance in dealing with life's challenges. Discover how to bear your own burdens, help others, and lean on divine support.

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It is the fate of all men to have burdens 2Cor 5:4

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  1. THE BURDENS OF LIFE • It is the fate of all men to have burdens 2Cor 5:4 • Burdens are not always visible, consequently we need restraint and charity in our judgments of others • Examine with me now two concepts regarding burdens as used in Gal 6:2, 5 and then one found in Psa 55:22

  2. THE BURDENS OF LIFE • SELF ASSISTANCE(Every man shall bear his own burden)Gal 6:5 • Some burdens are non-transferable • "Burden" is from a Greek word which means "pack" -something to be borne, without reference to its weightMatt 11:30

  3. THE BURDENS OF LIFE • SELF ASSISTANCE(Every man shall bear his own burden)Gal 6:5 • Each individual has his/her own responsibility • No one can obey the Gospel for you 2Thess 1:8 • No one can work for you Matt 25 • No one can answer for you 2Cor 5:10; Rom 14:12 • It is foolish for one to try to get lost in the crowd and hide behind others to avoid his own burdens Heb 4:13

  4. THE BURDENS OF LIFE • MUTUAL ASSISTANCE(Bear ye one another's burdens)Gal 6:2 • Some burdens are shared with others Phil 2:4 • "Burden" here is from a Greek word which denotes a weight - anything pressing on one physically or that make a demand on one's resources whether physical or spiritual • The "key" to verse 2 is in verse 1 • Seek to help or restore those who have strayed • "Restore" = to set in joint again

  5. THE BURDENS OF LIFE • MUTUAL ASSISTANCE(Bear ye one another's burdens)Gal 6:2 • In spirit of meekness (not in wrath but gentle) • Reproofs lose their effectiveness when given in the wrong spirit • When given with loving concern and the proper attitude they will help bear the burden

  6. THE BURDENS OF LIFE • MUTUAL ASSISTANCE(Bear ye one another's burdens)Gal 6:2 • This burden includes other types of burdens • Burden of sorrow Rom 12:15; 1Cor 12:26 • Need for material things Jas 1:27; 2:15,16 (opportunity and ability governs responsibility)

  7. THE BURDENS OF LIFE • MUTUAL ASSISTANCE(Bear ye one another's burdens)Gal 6:2 • This burden includes other types of burdens • Burden of sin (bond servant Rom 6:17; Heb 12:1) • Teaching 2Tim 2:2; Matt 28:19,20 • Warning the unruly 1Thess 5:14 • Pray for the lost Matt 5:44

  8. THE BURDENS OF LIFE • MUTUAL ASSISTANCE(Bear ye one another's burdens)Gal 6:2 • This burden includes other types of burdens • Burden of leadership • Elders Heb 13:17 • Preachers Eph 6:18-20 • Civil rulers 1Tim 2:1-2

  9. THE BURDENS OF LIFE • DIVINE ASSISTANCE(Cast thy burden upon the Lord)Psa 55:22; 1Pet 5:7 • Some burdens are beyond the reach of human effort • "Not My will but thine be done" Matt 26:39 • God will either take the burden or He will give us strength to bear it 2Cor 12:7-10; 1Cor 10:13 • So with unbearable burdens, we should cast them upon the Lord 1Pet 5:7; Phil 4:5-7

  10. THE BURDENS OF LIFE • SELF ASSISTANCE (Every man shall bear his own burden) Gal 6:5 • MUTUAL ASSISTANCE (Bear ye one another's burdens) Gal 6:2 • DIVINE ASSISTANCE (Cast thy burden upon the Lord) Psa 55:22; 1Pet 5:7

  11. THE BURDENS OF LIFE • We must be willing to assume our own burdens (our own responsibilities) • Become more conscious of the burdens of others (we are our brother's keeper) • Take the burdens we can't handle to the Lord • Some day we will lay all our burdens down • That is why Jesus said "come unto me" Matt 11:28-30

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