Spiritual sowing and reaping
DeVries uses the agricultural principle of sowing and reaping from Galatians 6:7-8 to illustrate the spiritual law that one's actions produce corresponding spiritual consequences. The article applies this natural law analogy to encourage believers to examine whether their spiritual investments align with their desired spiritual outcomes, promoting growth in sanctification and Christian living.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Galatians 6:7, 8 Another growing season is winding down in North America. In the Spring, seed was committed to the soil of countless gardens and fields. Many have been enjoying the fresh produce harvested from these gardens. And when each crop is mature, the...
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