Love in Spite of Differences

(Sunday morning's message did not record. We are sorry.) What is the lesson from this section of Galatians? Even if there are divisions and problems and false teachers among us, as we work through these problems and sins we still need to love one another. It is possible to have differences amongst ourselves and still demonstrate toward each other the love we have learned from the Lover of our souls. During these difficulties, love will cause the church to remain strong. The scriptures tell us that the stronger brethren are to bear the burdens of the weaker ones. This refers to assisting them in stressful times, sympathizing with them in their infirmities, avoiding offending them, and avoiding condemning them for their sometimes unintentional slips. Let us have among ourselves that humility, meekness, longsuffering, and patience that corresponds to the grace we have received.