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Bearing Burdens
“Man who is born of woman is offew days and full of trouble.”
Job 14:1
Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
• May be times in life where we “hate life”
• Sometimes the material blessings can be a burden• 1 Timothy 6:7-10
Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Introduction
How are we to handle the burdens of life?
Therefore I hated life because the work that was done under the sun was distressing to me, for all is vanity
and grasping for the wind. Ecclesiastes 2:17
• Every individual must make the choice between right and wrong• Hebrews 5:12-14• Hebrews 9:27• Acts 17:30-31
Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Bear Our Own Burdens
For each one shall bear his own load. Galatians 6:5
• God expects us to help each other• Romans 15:1• Galatians 6:1• 1 John 3:16-17• Ephesians 4:32• 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Help Others Bear Their Burdens
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfillthe law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
• Psalms 55:22• Hebrews 13:5• Become acquainted with our Lord
Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Cast Our Burdens on the Lord
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.1 Peter 5:7
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle
and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30
• As God’s children, we need to:• Bear our own burdens• Help others bear their burdens• Cast our burdens on the Lord
Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Conclusion
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