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Galatians 6:6-9, “Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches. Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”

Before we discuss verse 6 I want to begin this morning by unpacking the larger point Paul is making in our text (I think it will help you understand why Paul leads with this exhortation).

Keep in mind… We all live in a constant tension between two opposing forces. On one side (positive force) we all possess “the Holy Spirit” provided to each of us through God’s amazing grace which works in our lives to supernaturally yield Godly “fruit.” On the other side (negative force) remains our sinful and unregenerated “flesh” which, if given allowance, will do nothing but “work” in our lives any and all forms of wickedness.

Because these two forces (our flesh and God’s Spirit) cannot both be in control and will naturally oppose the influence of the other, Paul has made it abundantly clear the only way to deny the flesh the opportunity to fulfill it’s evil intent is to choose to “walk in the Spirit.” Walking in the Spirit not only denies the flesh, but it yields greater Godliness!

This is what makes legalism so dangerous. Not only does it fall short in fulfilling it’s aim to justify or sanctify, but it minimizes the Spirit’s ability to accomplish this aim as well!

Understand… Gospel distortions always emerge as a response to a misdiagnoses. As a reaction to sinful behaviors being demonstrated in the lives of Christians “saved by grace” it only stands to reason that we either seek to excuse away such behaviors (which leads to this “Grace, So I can do anything” distortion)… Or we buy into the lie that grace alone isn’t enough (which leads to a combination of these “Grace, And do these things” or “Grace, But don’t do these things” distortions).

And yet, while the existence of sinful behaviors is less than desirable, the problem isn’t a failure on the part of grace! God’s grace has never led a person into sin! The problem instead centers on a failure to understand how grace transforms a person’s life.

Grace initiated by Jesus’ work on the cross not only provides you incredible favor with God, but it also maintains this favor through a continued relationship you now have with Jesus - All of which is made possible because you were filled with the Holy Spirit upon regeneration. And if being justified and made right with God in addition to having this incredible relationship with Jesus wasn’t enough, it’s this very Spirit of God indwelling your life that will naturally begin to yield Godly attributes and behaviors. Always keep this important reality in mind… Godliness is impossible without the active involvement of the Spirit of God!

As we’ve noted in previous studies… “Walking in the Spirit” or “living in the Spirit” involves nothing more than constantly filling your life with opportunities to be supernaturally influenced by God knowing these things will naturally manifest a reciprocating, Godly result.

You see sinful behaviors in the life of a believer (the moments you totally blow it) are not an indicator God’s grace has somehow failed, but are instead evidence you are no longer engaging and involved in the things necessary to “walk in the Spirit.” The problem isn’t that grace doesn’t work. The problem is that you’re no longer allowing grace to work!

This is what Paul means when in verses 7 and 8 he says, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.”

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