Free Bible Commentary
“Galatians 6:6-10 (Part 2)”
Categories: Galatians“The one who is taught the word is to share all good things with the one who teaches him. Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will 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. Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. 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.”
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Although this statement is true across the board, many people think that “whatever a man sows, this he will also reap” (verse 7) is said specifically in relation to what was written in verse 6. If that is the case then Paul is saying that the ways that we use our money has eternal consequences. There are several good uses for our financial blessings, and one is to “share” them with others, specifically here with faithful teachers and preachers of God’s word.
Paul has more to say in other places about “reaping and sowing” in the financial realm of good stewardship. “Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:6-7). God loves a big, generous, cheerful heart when we practice charity to those who are in need.
“While we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith” (verse 10). Once again, this statement is true across the board, but in the context, this likely refers to “sharing” our wealth with those in need. This is a personal responsibility and not a collective one, so we are going to be judged individually by the ways that we respond to the needs of others. It is clear from this passage that we should be on the look out for opportunities to help anyone of God’s creatures who have fallen upon hard times, but “especially” our brothers and sisters in Christ.
“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.” (Romans 12:9-13)
Please read Galatians 6:11-13 for tomorrow.
Have a great day!
