Christian 12 Steps
Step Twelve: Service
By G. Neil Armstrong
Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
2) What does the verse mean to you: “considering thyself” part?
Gal 6:1-2
CHAPTER 6
1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
(KJV)
If I am going to hope for endurance and if I yearn to be a welcome and needed member of the body of Christ; if I truly want to live the good life of restoration, as though I have not sin (1 John 1:9; Ezekiel 18:21-25 and 1-32). I must be of a calm demeanor and have self-control. I must be meek, to be quick to forgive and slow to emotion – both great and small.
With my whole heart, and with precise purpose, I must be ready to help other people without prejudice and without trespass. I cannot presume nor can I put myself as an non-requested aide. My left hand may require the help of my right hand if I am trying to catch a football, but my two hands together would hinder the other with a quill.
Harmony in
one mind and one accord, as described in Philippians 2:2 is the only formula
that makes unity true and effective. Galatians 6:1 warns me to NOT be so
absorbed in helping someone that I compromise my own SOW (Solid Onward Walk). I
ought to not exert myself so thoroughly that I have not enough strength to
resist an unexpected calamity. Jesus is my portion. It is true that His grace
is sufficient for me (2 Corinthians 12:9), and it is equally important that I
have not fellowship with darkness (2 Corinthians
I read one more verse, and I see that Paul goes on to say that my efforts should not be to my benefit…but that in all I do, it should be to increase the wealth of another person. This is God’s plan for me. This is the true faith. This is Galatians 6:1-2
