…. We will begin our study in Galatians 5 Galatians 5 14 …all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself.“

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Galatians 5

14 …all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as

yourself.“

15 But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!

Galatians 519 Now the works of the flesh are

evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery,

hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions,

dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of

which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who

practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Hatred – lack of love, producing contentions and strifes







Contentions – disputes where there is strong disagreement







Jealousies – an intense interest for another's honor or prosperity







Outbursts of wrath – anger or animosities between contending factions, the usual effect of forming parties







Dissensions – disagreements among those expected to cooperate







Heresies – denotes divisions or schisms in the church







Envy – spite and resentment at seeing the success of another



hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of



Galatians 5

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,

longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

gentleness, self-control.

Love – benevolence, good-will

to put the best construction on their words and actions

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Longsuffering – slowness to anger or passion; patient endurance, forbearance

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Kindness, gentleness – it is mildness of temper, calmness of spirit, an unruffled disposition, and a disposition to treat all with politeness

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Our Attitudes Our Attitudes Toward One AnotherToward One Another

Backbiting, Slander, Gossip

Ps 15:1 LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his

neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend;


Pr 10:18 Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool.

Slander -- a false (often malicious) statement or report about someone


2 Co 12:20 For I fear lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I wish, and that I shall be found by you such as you do not wish; lest there be contentions, jealousies,

outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, backbitings, whisperings, conceits,

tumults; (NKJV)


20 For I fear that perhaps I may come and find you not what I

wish, and that you may find me not what you wish; that perhaps

there may be quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, conceit, and

disorder. (RSV)

Gossip – a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people

Romans 1:24-32

29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness,

covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife,

deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers,

Romans 1:24-32

29 They were filled with all manner of wickedness, evil,

covetousness, malice. Full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity, they are gossips,

(RSV)

Malign – to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man

misinterpreting the words or actions of others

putting the worst construction

on their conduct

Romans 1:24-32

29 They were filled with all manner of wickedness, evil,

covetousness, malice. Full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity, they are gossips,

(RSV)

Romans 1:24-32

32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are

deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of

those who practice them.


Approaching a brother who has sinned

(or a brother who we think has sinned)


Ga 6:1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you

also be tempted.


Mt 7:3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me remove

the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First

remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove

the speck from your brother's eye.


• Matt 18:15-18• Go to him• Discuss fault (sin)• Take 1-2 with you• Take before the church• 1Ti 5:19 Do not receive an accusation

against an elder except from two or three witnesses.


Jas 5:19 Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him

back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from

death and cover a multitude of sins.

Patience, Kindness, Forgiveness

• 1Th 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.

• 2Ti 2:24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,

Patient – tolerant; understanding


Eph 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted,

forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.


Eph 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted,

forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.Mt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.


• Rom 12:9-13

• 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.

• 1 Pet 4:8-9

• 9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

• same God, same Savior, same church, same congregation

Eph 4:25-32

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…. We will begin our study in Galatians 5 Galatians 5 14 …all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself.“