I never would have dreamed 30 years ago that our country would have such extreme and different beliefs about what is good and what is wrong.  While there are always going to be outliers, most people could agree on what was right.  Even though we could disagree about the best way to provide the greatest good for all people.  Today we have a complete disagreement among our population about what is good and what is denounced as evil. 

Paul, in his letter to the Galatians weaves two themes throughout chapter 6.  He states that we have a personal responsibility to God and a mutual accountability to other believers.  We are mutually accountable to each other so that we do not become too individualistic in our faith and drift from truth.  We are personally responsible to God so that we do not allow our community of faith to drift from God’s truth.  It is through this balance that we learn more about God and learn what is good and what goes against God’s commands.    

Because of the extreme nature of our world, it would be easy to respond to radical opinions and beliefs in an inappropriate way.  However, God is calling us to rise above the rhetoric and inappropriate behavior.  Just because the other side (whatever side that may be) is acting like a fool, does not mean that believers need to act like a fool as well.  As Paul is saying, do not grow tired of doing the right thing.  Do not allow your emotions to cause you to act in a manner that disappoints God.  Therefore, how does God desire you to respond to adversity in your life?  Will you be led by your desires and emotions, or are you willing to be led by the Spirit of God?  It is not easy, but that is why we live out our faith with other believers.