Galatians 2:20

Introduction:

1. This concept is part of the “follow your heart” ideology.

2. “You do you” encourages people to be themselves, whether good or bad.

3. It is used not just to promote genuineness (a noble trait) but to promote the idea that we cannot help what we do because it is part of who we are.

4. The Bible is all about becoming more like Him (Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18).

Discussion:

I. Genuineness Is Biblical

A. Hypocrisy is everywhere condemned in the Bible (Psalms 26:4; Matthew 6:2, 5, 16).

B. The genuineness of our faith is precious (1 Corinthians 11:19; 1 Peter 1:6-7).

C. Furthermore, if we put on a show for people, God sees straight through to the real us anyway (Psalms 139:1-10; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; Hebrews 4:12-13).

D. In this sense, “you do you” is wholesome and good.

II. You Do You As Pardoning Sin Is Unbiblical

A. It is true the Lord demands we be honest about our sins (Proverbs 28:13; James 5:16; 1 John 1:7-10).

B. However, when “you do you” and remain in sin, He will not join our culture in excusing them (Romans 6:1-2, 23; Hebrews 10:26-31; 1 John 1:5).

C. The idea that one can justify any behavior they choose by claiming they are simply being themselves is contrary to God’s revelation.

D. While we cannot be guided by others’ opinions, several biblical passages demand outside correction (Galatians 6:1; 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15; 2 Timothy 4:2).

III. You Do the New You

A. The gospel is transformational (Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 3:18).

B. It calls us to put off the old self (Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:9-10).

C. It calls us to put the old self to death in order that Christ may live in us (Galatians 2:20; Colossians 3:5-8).

D. It creates a completely new you (Romans 6:3-5; 2 Corinthians 5:17).

Conclusion:

1. “You do you” in the sense of being real.

2. Do not try to excuse sin by claiming you are just “doing you.”

3. Let the gospel transform you and then “Do the new you.”