* Boundaries book by Dr. Henry Cloud - we are responsible TO others and FOR ourselves.

* vs 2 - we should help bear other’s burdens.

* Greek work for burden is “excess burden,” like a boulder too big to carry.

* We should help others when they can’t help themselves.

* vs 5 - everyone should carry their own load.

* The Greek word for load is “cargo,” like something you carry in your backpack.

* When it comes to daily tasks we have to take care of ourselves.

* We can apply these verses in four ways:

* 1) Help those who have a burden they can’t carry on their own.

* 2) Don’t try to carry a burden that’s too heavy for you all by yourself.

* 3) Take care of your own responsibilities.

* 4) Don’t expect others to help you with things you should do yourself.