Questions:
How does your conceit show itself in relationships? Do you tend to be provocative or envious?
What opportunities has God given you to carry another's burdens?
Is there a habitual sin you need to gently restore a brother from?
Are you willing to listen to others who seek to restore you?
How are you supporting the mission of our local church?
Below are the sermon notes to help you remember the context. Also go re-read Galatians 5:25 - 6:6.
The Big Idea: The gospel births a community of restoration and self-correction—of brothers and sisters, not consumers and critics.
The Problem: Self-centeredness turns us into consumers and critics.
Key Verse: Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. - Galatians 5:26
Conceit = "vain-glorious" or "empty of honor"
Key Truth #1: conceit is a deep insecurity, a perceived absence of honor, leading to a need to prove our worth to ourselves and others.
Provoking = looking down on someone who is perceived to be weaker
Envying = looking up to someone who is perceived to be above them
Key Truth #2: Both superiority and inferiority are forms of conceit. Both are self-absorbed
The Solution: Only the gospel makes us neither over self-confident nor self-disdaining, but both bold and humble.
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. - Galatians 6:1
A Self-Correcting Family:
1. Spirit-filled brothers help others "trapped" in a sin
2. Gently bringing healing pain
3. Humbly recognizing that we are capable of similar sin.
4. Willing to put our strength under others burdens.
5. Stewarding our gifts and talents in a way that honors Jesus.
6. Supporting the mission of our local church.
The sermon will be uploaded to our podcast and video channels tonight.
