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. Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another. For each one will bear his own load.
Galatians 6:1-5
There is much to learn from the above passage, but I primarily want to point out two thoughts. First, we are to watch out for one another. We are to help fellow believers "get up" when they fall. This does not mean we are to condone what they have done, but we are too restore them (in love!). Second, we are to watch out for ourselves (i.e., watch out for temptations and stumbling blocks). It is easy to look at someone else and judge ourselves according to them. However, we should examine ourselves and test our works according to the perfect standard of Jesus Christ.
Yes, I know there is much, much more to this passage, but I really think these two thoughts are needed right now among many believers. I do hope that you can stand strong in the Lord and help weaker brothers "get up" when they fall.
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