"Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted."
Gal 6:1
As much as we do our best to lead lives that are pleasing to God, there are times when we stumble and sometimes fall. We know the difference between right and wrong but that knowledge does not always dictate our actions. There are times that things happen quite accidentally, times when we just get weak and times when we premeditatedly abandon what we know to be the way we should go.
For times like these God gave us each other. Far too often, the world is willing to pile on to those who are down. It is popular to exacerbate the situation, often from the perspective of a bystander with no stake in what is going on. We, however, are members of one body and what affects one affects all. God made us a body to, among other reasons, see to the needs of the individuals that make up the body. We are to encourage one another to stay on the path and when one deviates, help correct them. None of us should ever take pleasure in the failure of a member of the family.
When we come to the aid of another, it is also important that we treat the one who was "overtaken" as we would want to be treated. Since we all fall short of perfection, surely that day will come and there will be a chance for the spiritual to restore you, hopefully in a manner that is overflowing with the love of Christ. Let us learn from one another.
In Revival,
Lee
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