I grew up on a small farm "farmette" where we grew vegetables, corn for cattle and hay. I can tell you from years that we never planted peas and harvested tomatoes. Yet, we thinking we can go through life and "plant" all kinds of acts and think it won’t be a problem to our lives.
First, we need to see that Paul challenges the Galatians to take what they learned and pass it along to others. Years ago, when a farmer harvested his crops he had to save some seeds to replant in the spring otherwise he wouldn’t have any future harvest. Second, Paul warns them that they shouldn’t be deceived because what they sow/plant they will harvest. Notice if we live/sow in the flesh the return will be of the flesh. The flesh is corrupt and has not eternal value. But when we sow in the Spirit we will see eternal benefits. One spiritual "planting" is to do good to all people.
Notice what Jesus said in John 13:34-35 34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 " By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." NASU
Gal 6:6-10 6 The one who is taught the word is to share all good things with the one who teaches him. 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. 8 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. 9 Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. 10 So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. NASU
Explore for Yourself
1. Why does Paul state that the one taught should share with the one who teaches?
2. What was Paul trying to prevent?
3. What warning does Paul give in this matter?
4. What can happen when we do good to others?
5. Who deserves to receive kindness from us?
Time is short start today and sow in the Spirit.
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