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8 But in the past, since you didn’t know God, you were enslaved to things that, by nature, were not gods. 9 But now, since you know God, or rather have become known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elements? Do you want to be enslaved to them all over again? 10 You are observing special days, months, seasons, and years. 11 I am fearful for you that perhaps my labor for you has been wasted.
3 But I fear that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your minds may be seduced from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:3 CSB
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Paul’s
12 I beg you, brothers and sisters: Become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You have not wronged me; 13 you know that previously I preached the gospel to you because of a weakness of the flesh. 14 You did not despise or reject me though my physical condition was a trial for you. On the contrary, you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus himself.
20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win Jews; to those under the law, like one under the law — though I myself am not under the law — to win those under the law.
1 Corinthians 9:20 CSB
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15 Where, then, is your blessing? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. 16 So then, have I become your enemy because I told you the truth?
2 I can testify about them that they have zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3 Since they are ignorant of the righteousness of God and attempted to establish their own righteousness, they have not submitted to God’s righteousness.
Romans 10:2-3 CSB
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17 They court you eagerly, but not for good. They want to exclude you from me, so that you would pursue them. 18 But it is always good to be pursued in a good manner — and not just when I am with you.
15 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to make one convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a child of hell as you are!
Matthew 23:15 CSB
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19 My children, I am again suffering labor pains for you until Christ is formed in you. 20 I would like to be with you right now and change my tone of voice, because I don’t know what to do about you.
14 I’m not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my dear children.
1 Corinthians 4:14 CSB
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Community Life Group Questions.
- What stood out to you from today’s talk?
- What is the difference between knowing God and being known by God? (4:9) Why is this so important?
- Why does Paul call what the Judiazers are promoting and weak and worthless? (4:9) Why was this so attractive to the Galatians? Why is this so dangerous?
- Paul refers to being in labor pains for the Galatians. What do you think that he was referring to?
- How can we pray for you?