Galatians 6

“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin ...” (1). Paul applies the fruit of the Spirit to the process of dealing with someone caught in sin. Love, gentleness, forbearance and self-control drive the process to “restore.” We are to carry others’ burdens (2), while blaming no one else for our own challenges, for we are responsible for “carrying our own burden” (5). By living this way, we are “sowing” to the Spirit and will “reap” eternal life (8)

“At the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (9). Working toward reconciliation and restoration can be a long process, but our hope is in the God who brings peace.