Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit.” vss. 7-8
Galatians 6:7-10
The people to whom Paul was writing were visited by hard-liners from Jerusalem who were insisting that anyone who became a Christian would also need to be circumcised. For Paul, this was a clear violation of the gospel of grace, and he adamantly insisted that circumcision was not a part of the new life in Christ. But he also wants the people to know that grace is not a license to do as one pleases. There are principles woven into the fabric of creation itself, and we violate them at our peril. For him, this maxim was basic: God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. It’s not a new commandment, it’s reality, whether you are a drug dealer or a pastor. We should expect that if we sow seeds of greed or lust, the results are not going to be pretty. Of course, there is always forgiveness when we wander, but forgiveness never means immunity from consequences. If we truly want to experience good stuff in our lives, we will plant the seeds that lead to love, peace, and joy–as they begin to grow, life will be as good as it can ever be.
Thought for the Day: How can I sow spiritual seeds?
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