Galatians 6:6-10

Summary retelling of Galatians 6:6-10

As Paul concludes this letter, he adds that the one who is taught should share with the one who teaches.  Then Paul reminds the Galatians that we cannot make a mockery out of God.  We will reap the benefits out of whatever we sow – whether for the good or for the bad.  If we sow into what the flesh thinks is important, we will end up living for the flesh.  If we sow into what the Holy Spirit thinks is important, we will end up living for God.  Paul tells the Galatians to not grow weary in doing God’s work.  We should strive to do good to others, especially those who are in Christ.

Thoughts for Today

First Thought:

Paul talks about how the people who are being spiritually blessed by another person should share with them.  We don’t exactly know what Paul imagines they should share. Perhaps Paul means daily upkeep items like food, water, and the ability to be clean.  Perhaps Paul means monetary support.  But one of my favorite avenues of thought is that Paul means that the person who is learning should share stories of the growth of their faith.  Nothing empowers a teacher in the faith like hearing stories about how God is working in the lives of others through their work in the Lord.

What stories do you have to share with others?  How can you share them?  With whom can you share them?  How does it feel to talk to other people about what God is doing in your life?

Second Thought:

Paul tells us that we cannot make a mockery of God.  In essence, Paul is telling us that we can’t get anything by God.  He knows what we are doing in life.  He knows what we think.  He knows the desires of our heart.  We can’t fool Him; He has a way of allowing us to “get what we ask for.”

Do you think about how God cannot be mocked?  Do you ever live as though you are “pulling something over” on God?  Do you ever do something thinking that you are going to get away with it?

Third Thought:

Paul has much to say about not growing weary in doing the right thing.  It is easy to compromise our faith and do whatever the world says is acceptable.  It is easy to do things according to the wisdom of the world.  Paul says we should not grow weary in good things.  This is pretty much the same thing that Jesus is teaching when He says that the path that leads to destruction is wide while the path that leads to life is narrow.  Far too many people give up on following God and abiding in His ways.

What are the places where you compromise often?  What are the places where you often succeed in refraining from compromising?

Passage for Tomorrow: Galatians 6:11-13