This week’s passage gets to the heart of what makes Christian hypocrisy so ultimately foolish and destructive. Paul reiterates the fundamental lesson of Jesus that we will eventually reap what we sow. We cannot sustain a lifestyle disconnected from our professed beliefs without devastating consequences. Rather than piously holding a Bible on Sunday morning while happily wading in the mud and muck of worldly pursuits the rest of the week, true joy and blessing comes when we live lives of genuine integrity, in which we live by the principles we proclaim.

Scripture Reference

Galatians 6: 6-10

Complementary Reading: Hosea 10: 9-15

Sermon Audio

Sermon Notes

• A Word of Thanks Regarding Verse 6
• The Law of Sowing & Reaping (verses 7-8)
  • Introducing the Law of Sowing & Reaping (verse 7)
  • Don’t sow to the flesh (verse 8a) – habitual indulgence in Galatians 5: 19-21 indicates lack of salvation
  • Sow to the Spirit (verse 8b) – live as a disciple of Christ, habitually nurturing your spiritual life
• Sow Good Words To All (verses 9-10)
  • God rewards good works even if nobody else does (verse 9) – His pleasure is all that matters, we will reap reward
  • Wesley’s “Rule of Life” (verse 10) – Take every opportunity, do good to every person, and particularly care for other believers