Role of Church Body in our Personal Struggles...

Originally Posted by Falla39

Bro. Chan,

We ARE told in Galatians 6:2, "Bear ye one another's burdens, and

so fulfil the law of Christ". Two verses later we told, " For every man

shall bear his own burden".

It might be thought to be contradictory. So it has to be rightly

divided. I believe vs. 2 is telling us to care and prayfully give

support to one another in times of difficulty whether it be

sickness or other difficult times. Especially prayer support and

encouragement!

Vs. 5, perhaps would be speaking more of a man's burden as to be his

responsibility, as to his family. His wife and children. That's his own

"burden", to see they are cared for. They have been entrusted to him.

What a man/woman births is their "baby"! Their burden or responsibility!

Many time it seems there are those that feel it is the church's or even

maybe just the pastor's duty, to come up with the answers to their own

personal problems or situations. To me fathers and mothers

need to learn how to go to God for themselves and their family.

There are elders, men and women that are useful in the church. Read

I Tim. 5:1-2. There are many answers in the Word of God but you have to

read the "Instruction Book" if you want things to turn out right. If you don't

understand it, talk to the Author!!

Just some thoughts from a senior sister!

Blessings,

Falla39

I did say, "HOWEVER, the scripture does command each of us to bear one another's burdens." Your response makes it seem as if I wasn't aware of that passage. I will presume that the condescending tone at the end of your post was unintentional.

HOWEVER, your interpretation of the passages from Galatians 6 is a reasonable interpretation but I wonder if there might be a connection between the command to bear one another's burdens and the command in Romans to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.