Paul knows there are teachers teaching the Galatian churches. Following on from verse 5 where Paul calls for those walking with the Spirit to carry out their duties. Our ‘load’ is not a burden for someone else to help carry. It is our lot, our life, our situation of which our focus is on walking our life to the best of our own ability. However, in what is a beautiful few sentences we are encouraged as those who listen to the instructors to share all good things with them and more.
“Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor. 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” (Galatians 6 v 6-10)
- Provision, most probably financial – it would seem obvious that sharing all good things would be for the provision of your Pastor/Teacher, v6.
- Don’t minimise what they do: you need teaching, you need to be reminded to hold on to the truth, v7.
- Sowing and reaping is the central message of Paul’s letter. If we try to earn salvation we will reap sadness; if we reject the gospel we will reap destruction; but if we walk with the Spirit we will reap the fulfilled life, v8.
- Don’t get tired from doing good. Don’t give up. Don’t stop showing up or volunteering in your church, v9
- Do good to all people, especially the Church but not exclusively, be an influencer!
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