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But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Galatians 6:14 Most of us, unless we’re on the extreme far left on the political spectrum, have probably experienced a sense of condescension coming…
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It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that…
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And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Insomnia was one of the excuses I used to justify my opioid abuse. I often worked overnights in the ER and when I switched back to days, I struggled to sleep…
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For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Galatians 6:8 In learning addiction medicine, I’ve participated in several continuing medical education courses, some of which have been online meetings. During one such meeting…
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Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7-8 Listening to a medical education lecture…
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For each will have to bear his own load.  Galatians 6:5 When I got home from work the other evening, my wife pointed out that I had something stuck in my teeth. I went to the mirror and indeed found a large piece of raisin clearly stuck there. Not a big deal . . .…
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But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. Galatians 6:4 I’m not a terribly competitive person . . . until it comes to the gym. Full disclosure – I belong to a CrossFit gym where competition is part of…
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For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Galatians 6:3 Occasionally, I’ll encounter those who think I’m too hard on myself. They read my blog and they find that I’m too critical of my own flaws. If you know me personally, you’re probably thinking that can’t be true, but…
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Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 I’ve previously mentioned that I meet weekly with a group of guys, in an effort to continue working on my own faith and recovery, and to help others with theirs. Weekly, we meet to discuss our failures and successes and to keep…
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Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Galatians 6:1 In the movies, we celebrate the hero who runs into a burning building to rescue the trapped child. When I was first introduced to the world of Emergency Medical Services (ambulance services) though, I learned about assessing scene safety. When paramedics arrive on location,…
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