Galatians 6:7–"Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap."
This is one of the most basic truths of life, that we reap what we sow. Most of us understand this truth and we live our lives loosely attempting to abide by it. To be sure, it is so ingrained into our lives that it can be seen in nearly every facet of life: water the garden and the plants will grow, empty the fuel tank and the car will stop, pay the bills and the lights stay on, and so on and so forth.
But Paul adds this qualification: God is not mocked.
What does he mean by this? How is God mocked by sowing and reaping?
The truth is, how often do each of us sow one thing but pray to God for a different harvest? I readily admit that I have sowed on thing while earnestly asking God for another. This is the essence of this verse.
We should never forget the reality of sowing and reaping. God does not bless the sowing of sin with righteousness, just as He does not bless a harvest of holiness when it is sown in unrighteousness.
But to sow righteousness is the very joy and task of the Christian. In so doing we will reap a harvest of eternal life.
Amen!
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