I find it very interesting that the caption above Galatians 6:7 in my Bible says, 'Never Give Up'. Is that a reference to what we do, or the actions of others? Seriously, I want to know; is it that we are not to give up on ourselves, or on caring for others? The reason that I ask, is that the caption above the beginning of Chapter 6 in my Bible, says, 'Help Each Other', which was what I closed with the other day; speaking about the intentions of our heart, and then closing with verses 1-6. If Paul is on the same thought, and we are still speaking about helping each other, then verse seven and eight are two verses which have a meaning that goes way beyond the standard quotes which I have previously heard them used for. "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting." (Galatians 6:7 & 8) This Paul says between two verses that both speak about servitude; verse 6 says, "Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things"; while verse 9 says, "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not". This is the thought that I believe Paul is trying to put forth: that the intentions of our heart are vitally important to our eternal perspective, and to our overall joy, as a believer in Jesus Christ. Reason being, that if we have as our intention to reap a reward to the flesh, then that shall be our reward; and anything that is sown to the flesh will be rotted away. However, if we have as our intention to reap to the Spirit, then we will be sowing towards the benefit of others, above that of our self; which is actually what being a servant is all about. When we become weary in well doing, is when we are looking for a reward towards the flesh which never is realized, or does not materialize the way that we envisioned that it would. This very concept can also be found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, where Paul speaks about giving, and that God loves a cheerful giver; meaning, someone who gives bountifully, which is to bless without the intention to be blessed in return, but in an attitude of thanksgiving, giving because we have already been blessed beyond measure!
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