1 Corinthians 12:25 “So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.” Galatians 6:1-2 TO SHOW GENUINE CONCERN - Requires Someone Who Is . “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness…” (Galatians 6:1) “spiritual” – to be in the Lord. Note: (Being spiritual is not looking good because someone is looking .) “Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice.” (Proverbs 24:17) Note: (Being spiritual is looking up and not looking .) “Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else.” (Galatians 6:4) II. Requires Someone Who Is “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness…” (vs. 1) “restore” – to put back in . Note: (This is a medical term for putting a limb back in place.) Things To Remember When Offering Help: • Being restored is for the person. Luke 15:17-20 • Being restored takes from us. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9) “The good get tired of doing good quicker than the bad get tired of doing bad.” Anonymous • Being restored requires by us. “He (Jesus) replied, ‘This kind can come out only by prayer.’” (Mark 9:29) • Being restored is not a to anyone. 2 Timothy 4:9-10 “Demas” – Colossians 4:14, Philemon 24, 2 Timothy 4:9-10 Note: (It is impossible to love the unlovable unless you are convinced you are also .) CONCLUSION: The reason we should be “concerned for each other” is because we never know when it will be our . “…considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” (Galatians 6:1)