Dialectical Journal Of Galatians Chapter 6

Galatians Chapter 6 Verse 2 in Chapter 6 of Galatians, gives practical advice for temptation and tensions. One main point that stands out to me. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2). This means to not let your brothers or sisters bear burdens alone. It is a call to act. A call to help. A call to serve one another with love. Paul delivered these instructions to help actively restore Christians that were sinning. Paul emphasized the need for tenderness in the restorative process to fulfill the law of Christ.
Individuals are addressed with stern warnings and blessings if they are followers of the Holy Spirit. “Make no mistake: God is not mocked, for a person will reap only what he sows, because the one who sows for his flesh will reap corruption from the flesh, but the one who sows for the holy spirit will reap eternal life from the spirit.” (Galatians 6:7-8). This passage is very clear and speaks for itself. It is a powerful reminder that one has to have faith and not just follow the law to connect us with God.
Daniel J.
Harrington states “Christian freedom means serving Christ and God as Lord. It does not demand that Gentile Christians become Jews and follow the Mosaic Law. (Daniel J. Harrington, 1999, pp. 85-86). Paul states when referring to the mosaic law, the question of Gentiles needing to be circumcised is still a being discussed and determined. “It is those who want to make a good appearance in the flesh who are trying to compel you to have yourselves circumcised, only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. (Galatians 6:12). The passage goes on to define that circumcision is not mandatory. Paul declared that Gentile Christians are free from circumcision and keeping all provisions from the Mosaic Law. Paul encourages the Gentile Christians to live in the spirit and fulfill the law of Christ. (Daniel J. Harrington, 1999), pp.
85).
Questions and Comments
I have a few comments on Chapter 6 in Galatians. I do believe we reap what we sow in a rhetorical and spiritual sense. You will get what you put in; however, to gain something should never be the motivator. Also, we should help to bear each other’s burdens. We should be more sensitive and in tune with what others are going through. We should help guide them back to the law of Christ in a gentle way. Just my thought.
One questions that I have is about circumcision. My questions may be naïve, but how is circumcision any different than holding power and belief to any other object or thing other than God and Christ? Circumcision is a permanent marking that has significant meaning in the biblical sense. I understand that Abraham received direct order from God to circumcise himself and his slaves. This always conflicted with me because of circumcision means being marked. Especially since God pronounced creation as “Very Good”. (Genesis 1:31), Why did that need to change?