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Galatians 6:1–2 (NIV)

Galatians 6:1–2 (NIV). 1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Lifted to Love. The Angry Birds’ Guide to Helping a Friend Caught in Sin.

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Galatians 6:1–2 (NIV)

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  1. Galatians 6:1–2 (NIV) 1Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. 2Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

  2. Lifted to Love The Angry Birds’ Guide to Helping a Friend Caught in Sin

  3. “Caught in Sin” • “Be discovered by surprise” • “Be caught or found out”

  4. “Restore Gently” • “Mend or Refurbish” • A spirit of meekness vs. harshness • Restore” is the goal; • “Gently” is the tone

  5. Reacting or Restoring?

  6. Shame/Forgive Shame Forgive Listen then give them a hug. What will you do next time? Your hope lies in the assurance of forgiveness through Jesus. This is going to be difficult but I will walk through this with you. • How could you do this to me? • You never do anything right! • You know what the Bible calls girls/guys like you??? • You are such an embarrassment! • I will never forgive you!

  7. Judge/Speak the Truth in Love Judge Speak the Truth in Love “When you don’t tell me the whole truth it’s the same as lying to me.” “I want to trust you, but when you lie in one area I have a hard time trusting you in other areas.” • “Pronounce guilty; condemn” • “You’re nothing but a liar!” • “You’re just like your dad!” • “You’ll never be any different.” • “Don’t you know liars go to hell?”

  8. Ephesians 4:15 (GW) Instead, as we lovingly speak the truth, we will grow up completely in our relationship to Christ, who is the head.

  9. Punish/Guide Punish Guide Desire to assist growth Allow consequences to train (“carry your own load, v.5) “There’s help for you.” “I know someone who can help. Can I introduce you?” “I’ll walk through this process with you.” • Desire to hurt the other • “You’re just a drunk!” • “You do this to hurt me.” • “Explain yourself! Tell me! I mean it! Now!” • Abusive/harsh tones • Physical hurt

  10. Colossians 3:16 (NCV) Let the teaching of Christ live in you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and instruct each other.

  11. Reject/Accept Reject Accept Can we go out for coffee? Come sit by me. We may not always agree with each other but I want you to know I will be here for you. I accept you just the way you are. I believe in you. • I can’t hang around people like you. • When you start living right then we can talk. • Don’t you see how you are ruining your life? You will never amount to anything? • I knew you would never make it!

  12. Abandon/Be There Abandon Be There Sit beside /Listen: Repeat. I am disappointed in your choices, but that does not change how much I love you. I will walk through this with you, I will call you tomorrow. • I can’t believe you would do that!! Get out of my life! • You disgust me! I am out of here! • You ALWAYS mess up, just let me do it, Go AWAY!! • I never want to see you again.

  13. Galatians 6:2 (NIV) Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

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