See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!
Summary: This passage gives us an opportunity to lean into God’s Word in a way that helps bring Paul into focus as a human being.
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Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Summary: Once again Paul points us to our central mission as believers: Showing God’s love to others.
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Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Summary: As Christians, we live in a world that stands opposed to God’s will. It is our job to spread God’s light by “doing good.”
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… whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
Summary: What pleases God? The answer, in short, is love. In practical terms, love leads us to a host of things that honor God and benefit those around us.
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Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction;
Summary: A single meditation on this passage seems insufficient. The whole of human history is a testimony to the truth of Paul’s statement.
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A man reaps what he sows.
Summary: Paul’s statement about reaping and sowing has roots that go back to the beginning of time.
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Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked.
Summary: In this passage, Paul gives us a warning: God cannot be mocked. To fully understand his meaning we need to explore how mockery works.
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Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.
Summary: Giving instruction and receiving instruction are two different things. Oddly, we can receive instruction even if someone is not intentionally giving it. Sometimes that is the very best kind of instruction.
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… for each one should carry their own load.
Summary: Just a few verses ago Paul told us to “carry each other’s burdens.” Now he says “each one should carry their own load.” We need to untangle his words to understand their meanings.
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Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else …
Summary: Taking pride in yourself can take many forms. One of them is good, the others, not so much.
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