Galatians 6:7-8
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.

Application: 

God has established certain laws that govern the universe he has made. This is true in the physical world (e.g., the law of gravity). It’s also true in the spiritual world. Paul articulates an important spiritual law or principle when he says, Whatever a person sows, he will also reap. A farmer harvests exactly what he plants. If he sows potatoes, he won’t be looking to harvest green beans. Decide what you want to harvest spiritually, and let that guide what you sow.

This law is universal (it applies to all people everywhere) and inviolable (it holds true without fail). Therefore, Paul warns, Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. We mustn’t deceive ourselves into thinking we can embrace sin without consequence. Don’t kid yourself into believing you can rebel against God without consequence.

There are only two places where you can sow or invest spiritually: the flesh and the Spirit. The one who sows to his flesh (i.e., pleasing self over pleasing God) will reap destruction from the flesh. To sow to the flesh is to perform “the works of the flesh” that Paul has identified (Galatians 5:19–21). Sooner or later, it will bring a harvest of destruction. 

But the one who sows to the Spirit (i.e., pleasing God over pleasing self)—walking by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16) and bearing the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23)—will reap eternal life from the Spirit, which is a reference to a higher quality of spiritual fulfillment and victory. The one who sows to the Spirit is living to please God. We must not grow weary of doing good. So be patient. At the proper time, the harvest will come. Keep sowing. Remember that there’s an appropriate seasonal time gap for the purpose of development between sowing and reaping.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1214.

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Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write articles glorifying God. I invite you to view this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have written is true. Always consult with your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be some grammatical or spelling errors present. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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