2 Corinthians 2:7–8: So that, on the contrary, you ought rather to forgive and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with too much sorrow. Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him.

“He will be overwhelmed, not only because of his sin, but because you won’t receive him. So now put your arm about him, and restore him to your fellowship.” 1

Personal Application

  • Read Galatians 6:1. What is the responsibility of the one who is most spiritual?

Godly Encouragement

  • Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

A Biblical Thought to Share with Others

Love that forgives, is love that affirms. – TWEET IT

A Prayer to Consider

Lord, thank You for welcoming me back into fellowship with You more times than I can count.

1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (2 Corinthians) (electronic ed., Vol. 45). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

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Tommy Blumberg was ordained as a Calvary Chapel pastor in 1985, where he served as an assistant pastor at Calvary Fellowship, in Seattle. In 1992, Pastor Tom, his wife Pam, and their three daughters moved to Bellingham and began a Bible study, which led to the founding of Calvary Chapel Northwest. Tom blogs regularly at TommyBlumberg.com.