Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:7-10
This morning I was able to finish up Galatians, but this passage within the final verses of this book are so good. This whole set of instructions that Paul gives the Galatians all has to do with the fact that they have been infiltrated by these Judaizers who were constantly trying to get them to focus more on works of the law versus faith in Christ that produces freedom and the spiritual reaping that it has in eternal life.
I really like this whole point that Paul makes in terms of not being deceived and that God is not mocked. He doesn’t say God **will not be** mocked or anything like that. He says God **is not** mocked. There is no challenging the Lord in this aspect of sowing and reaping. Whatever you do here on earth, the intentions of your heart will produce exactly what they sow. If you are looking for comfort, peace, love, satisfaction, earthly wealth, or anything of the like, that is what you will receive…and that will be your reward.
Paul then goes on to describe the fact that one who sows **to** the Spirit will **from** the Spirit, reap eternal life. This is such a key distinction. The Spirit leads, and when we respond in obedience to what the Spirit reveals, then we are aligning ourselves with what God’s intent is for us and what His influence, through us, will be on this world.
Do Not Grow Weary of Doing Good…
Wow, this whole aspect of not growing weary of doing good is a big deal! Where this comes right to mind is on my daughter Bella who is down with her grandmother taking care of her after just having back surgery. Bella is weary and has a lot of other life pressing matters on her mind…but, if she does not give up, she will reap in due season. I love that the Lord put this in my path today. Talking to her last night, this is exactly what she needs to hear!
QUESTION–> When should we do good to others??…ANSWER–> Whenever we have the opportunity to. Especially to those who are brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.