Galatians 6:7-8 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap.… I. A duality of NATURE. 1. "Flesh," representing that which connects man with time and sense. 2. "Spirit," that which connects man with the immutable and the Divine. II. A duality of PROCEDURE. 1. Sowing to the flesh: cultivating the animal powers and propensities. 2. Sowing to the Spirit: cultivating the spiritual powers and propensities. III. A duality of RESULT. 1. Corruption. 2. Everlasting life. (D. Thomas, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.WEB: Don't be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. |
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