Sisters and brothers
and if a person falls into some wrongdoing,
you all who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness.
paying attention to yourself lest you are tempted as well.
Bear one another’s burdens
and in this way you will all fulfil the law of Christ.
For if anyone thinks they are something but are not,
they are deceiving themselves.
But let each one examine their work
and then they will have a reason to ‘boast’ only in themselves
and not in another.
For each one will bear their own load..
Let the one who is taught the word share in all good things with the teacher.
Do not be deceived, God is not made a fool of.
For whatever a person sows, they will also reap
because the one who sows sows into their flesh,
will reap corruption from flesh.
The one who sows into the Spirit,
will reap eternal life from the Spirit.
So let us not give up doing good,
for we will reap in its own season
if we do not give up.
Therefore now while we have season,
let us work good to all,
especially to those of the household of faith.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is discord, union;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy,
For your mercy and for your truth’s sake. Amen