2. Always a need, Gal. 6:1-2 Our past sins enables us to have compassion for those now struggling with sin, Eph. 2:2; Col. 3:7; Titus 3:1-3 Equip ourselves to do this work, Jude 22-23 –The wise person wins souls, Proverbs 11:30 2

3. Equip Yourself Be Spiritual: Led by the Spirit of God, Romans 8:5-9 (2 Tim. 3:16-17); Gal. 6:1 (Lk. 19:10) Know your goal: Restore fallen, Galatians 6:1 –To save the lost, James 5:19-20; Jude 23 –To support the weak, 1 Ths. 5:14; Hebrews 12:12-13 By daily exhortations, Hebrews 3:13 By Bible study, Acts 20:20 By prayer, James 5:16 Develop meekness, 1 Ths. 5:14; Titus 3:3; Matthew 9:10-13 3

4. Wasted Opportunities Self-righteousness, Luke 18:9-14; Isa. 65:5 Hypocrisy, Romans 2:1-3 Unseasoned words, Colossians 4:5-6 (Jas. 3:1) Busy with other things, Luke 10:38- 42 (29-37); Ephesians 5:16 4

5. Yes, the Christian who falls is accountable and will answer for his/her choices, Galatians 6:7-8; 2 Corinthians 5:10 That is not our excuse to be inactive! Work to save a soul from death, James 5:19-20 5