In any diverse group, it can be easy to offend someone—especially in the church. Paul encourages the Corinthians to look out for each other by being considerate. As Christians, God’s love gives us the responsibility to care for the spiritual wellbeing of each other. If that means giving something up because it violates another’s conscience, then that’s okay. But Paul ensures that the motive must be love—not fear or judgment, not people-pleasing. Love.
Get ready to fight the good fight against legalism in Galatians. When this letter was written, it defended the gospel of Christ from people who wanted to reduce it to rules. Not surprising, Galatians has provided the backbone for several great spiritual revivals around the world. Freedom, we learn, is a serious fight. Allow grace to revolutionize your own life through these seven lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee.