Galatians 4:8-20
"Paul's concern for the Galatians"
Paul writes to the Galatians, here, about their backsliding. they were once pagans, but they became Christians through Paul's message. now, Paul is worried for them because they are reverting to their pagan ways. Paul pleads with the Galatians, asking what happened. he refers to how they first received him and they joy they showed when they heard his message. he then warns them against those who would try to tempt them back into a life subject to the law.
in the same way, we need to be burdened for those who have made a confession of faith, but are now under pressure to revert or already have. there needs to be a greater commitment to discipleship and mentoring, especially of younger believers. we need to equip the new christians so that they do not fall prey to and withstand the temptation to fall back into the traps they once lived in.
discipleship is key.
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