In the second sermon of the Galatians series this past Sunday, we looked at the impact that the Gospel has on the relationships we have with others. Because we have been invited into a community, the way we live out our faith in Jesus always has an affect on the community of Christ. In the same way that our faith removes the barrier between God and us, it also removes all barriers between those within the community of Christ, including those who we don’t like, those who are different from us and those who have offended us. In Christ, the church is more than a gathering place for friends, we are adopted into the same family and we share in the same inheritance from God.
Have you ever stopped to consider the ways in which your life affects other people in the church? Do you see yourself as someone who inspires or discourages others to pursue Jesus? Do you believe that Jesus has removed all barriers from between you and others?
