Simple Faith

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.

Galatians 5:13-14

There is much about Christian faith and doctrine that can seem complicated to understand and difficult to put into action. This isn't one of those things.

In these verses Paul reminds the Galatian believers that they have been set free from slavery to the Old Testament law which had only the power to condemn them for their inability to meet its standard. Now that they are free from the law they shouldn't use that freedom to indulge their sinful desires. Instead, they should use their freedom to serve one another. They should use their freedom to keep the spirit of the law that they are now enabled to keep only by the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit- that is to love their neighbor as themselves. 

In the dog-eat-dog world that we live in, it is all too easy for us to begin focusing only on ourselves. There are days when it is difficult for me to find extra the energy or compassion to serve even my closest family members. When was the last time you served someone else and humbly met their needs at the expense of your own? When did you last love your neighbor as yourself?

Make it a point today to serve someone. Make it a point to show someone else the same love you would show yourself. It's just that simple.