Bearing each others burdens.

I am having bible study at my house on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. for anyone who is interested. You are welcome to come. The main purpose is to teach myself and others to be disciplers. You see the church does a fair job of trying to bring people to Jesus but the church does a horrible job of discipling those same folks after they ask Jesus into their hearts. We must show others how to follow Jesus both by example and by teaching them what the bible says.



One aspect of being a disciple is to bear each others burdens. It is not an option and it is not just the pastors job to help with burdens in a brother or sisters life. Look at these verses:



Ephesians 4:11-12

11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,



Galatians 6:1-2

6 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. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.



Don't miss this! Pastor's and teachers train so WE can do the work of the ministry which part of that is to bear one another's burdens! How would you say you are doing at that? Burdens can be a number of things such as sickness, loss of job, marital problems, children problems, sin in ones life, and the list goes on. It is our job to help these folks and if we can not do what it takes get some more help!



Being a disciple of Christ involves helping others. God calls us to help others. Don't wait or think someone else is going to help that person as God has put you into their life to help them....so do it!



Tom