Carry Someone's Load
We all have burdens to carry. At times there are the burdens of life that are no fault of our own but because we live in a fallen world burdens come our way. It may be the burden of sickness, death or even disappointment. It may be the burden of a broken down car or washing machine. It might be the burden of a child, family member or friend who is making poor choices. Then there are those burdens we bring upon ourselves because of troublesome moral faults or deliberate actions of sin. Regardless we are called to endure and carry each others burdens. Suddenly we become very selfish and pious...I have my own burdens to worry about and besides they made their mess, they need to handle it. We forget that sometimes life brings burdens beyond our control. There is a difference between enabling and carrying anothers burdens and helping to restore them. Scripture gives us clear instructions. Don't enable others by just being sympathetic with poor choices. On the other hand don't turn your back on a fallen comrade.
Galatians 6:1-2
BRETHREN, IF any person is overtaken in misconduct or sin of any sort, you who are spiritual [who are responsive to and controlled by the Spirit] should set him right and restore and reinstate him, without any sense of superiority and with all gentleness, keeping an attentive eye on yourself, lest you should be tempted also. Bear (endure, carry) one another's burdens and troublesome moral faults, and in this way fulfill and observe perfectly the law of Christ (the Messiah) and complete what is lacking [in your obedience to it].
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