A Different Gospel - Galatians 5:26-6:2

Years ago, and in another life, I had a feisty personal assistantAlthough she is genuinely compassionate, she had a favorite line: “Get over yourself”- I think that held her together through a hard and complicated season of her life• she said it to herself, to he friends, to people who called the church office for help,◦ and more than once she said it to me–her boss• but she never said it when I didn’t need to hear it◦ Paul’s next lesson in this letter to the Galatians is, “Get over yourself”- the chapter break here is unfortunate• his contrast between the works of flesh and fruit of Spirit ended at chapter 5, verse 25◦ verse 26 fits perfectly with where chapter 6◦ now he begins to stress the importance of caring for each other• “conceit” interferes with that personal care◦ rather than assisting each other, conceit provokes others◦ rather than respecting others, conceit envies others“Get over yourself so you can be here for those who need you”