Burdened

There are contradictions in the Bible -- if you just look at separate verses. In Galations 6:2, we're told to bear another's burdens:

Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2)

You know, that falls under the second greatest commandment: And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. (Matthew 22:39)

Three verses down we are told to bear our own burdens:

For every man shall bear his own burden. (Galatians 6:5)

They really aren't contradictory, nor in conflict when taken with the remainder of the chapter, much less the book. We are responsible for ourselves, our own actions. But when we see the needs of others, we attend to those needs because we love our neighbor as ourselves.

Sometimes we do not love ourselves. That causes a great deal of difficulty in obeying that beautiful second commandment. God loves us, each and every one. Through Him we are acceptable to Him. Acceptance of that fact is necessary for us to truly love our neighbor as God loves them.

There are so many times we need assistance with our burdens. And there's always One who has called upon us for help:

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)

Can you accept Christ's burden of caring for others?