All Fall Down

Given February 11, 2008

A momentous occasion happened yesterday; my grandson walked for the first time!  It was great, he let go of the table and staggered to his mommy, then to big brother, the to Pawpaw, (me).  We all clapped and cheered with every success.  He also fell down a lot.

You know, when he fell, we didn’t berate him about it saying things like, “What’s wrong with you? Get up and walk!” or “Dumb baby, can’t you do anything right?”  No, we didn’t think anything of it because babies are SUPPOSED to fall when they are first learning to walk.  So, why don’t we treat our fellow Christians that way?

The Bible says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23“.  New Christians are going to fall!  Hey, old Christians are going to fall!  We shouldn’t treat them like they should be perfect but do as Paul told the Galatians: “Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. Galatians 6:1“.

New Christians, just like babies, need understanding and a gentle hand wile they’re learning.  Many older Christians, however,  haven’t progressed much in their “walk” and need the same considerations.  “Yea…good try! Now, get up and let’s try it again”.