“From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.” Galatians 6:17
Stigma: a mark pricked in or branded upon the body. (Thayer’s Lexicon)
BIG IDEA: A life lived in the way of Jesus will have markings that identify it as such.
Surround, don't stomp on, those who stumble.“
Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are Godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path…” Galatians 6:1a NLT
Walk in spiritual meekness not spiritual pride"
…And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.” Galatians 6:1b NLT
Engage scriptural truth like a mirror not a magnifying glass“
Let each person examine his own work, and then he can take pride in himself alone, and not compare himself with someone else.” Galatians 6:4 CSB“
May God’s peace and mercy be upon all who live by this principle; they are the new people of God.” Galatians 6:16 NLT