Galatians 6:7-10 We love others because God first loved us.

When we hold up Jesus others are drawn to His love and grace. We love others because God first loved us.

What the heart believes shows up in the life we live. Out of the abundance of our heart we speak spiritual life or death.

Job 4:8 

Even as I have seen,

Those who plow iniquity

And sow trouble reap the same.

God sees you… He knows when you've done the right thing and no one else notices. So let's encourage ourselves and those we love to keep walking with God and obeying Him in humility. The good doesn't go unnoticed by God, and it matters in His Kingdom (Galatians 6:9). First5

To appreciate the simple, and yes, transient stages of life’s journey. To be here now. To embrace slow and simple (and yes, imperfect), where we feel the joy of what it means to be alive—present with all of its imperfections.

Permission to immerse yourself into the fabric of this day and savor it for what it is: The joy of watering your flowers in the morning, the joy of falling leaves, the joy of clouds skittering, joy of reading a book on a porch swing, the joy listening to soft rain, the joy of watching a sinking sun—the beauty found in everything that is alive. Sabbath Moments 

Galatians 6:7-10

7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 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. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. The New King James Version

Paul uses an agricultural metaphor to encourage the Galatians to live by the Spirit. A person cannot engage in works of the flesh and expect to experience God’s life. This is not limited to life after death but begins in the present, as the believer is transformed by God’s Spirit. 

Although believers cannot justify themselves by their actions, good works reflect the love of God and have a central place in the lives of His people. Paul urges the Galatians to bless everyone through their good works. The phrase “all people” echoes “all nations”. Just as God’s blessing through Abraham reaches all nations, the good works of the Galatians reach all people. The believers in Galatia do not merely represent a fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham; they are an extension of God’s mission to the world. 

Their good works show the goodness and kindness of God. While believers should do good to all people, they should particularly assist those who belong to the community of believers. Faithlife Study Bible

The principle of sowing and reaping was known to everyone in a largely agricultural society. It is a vain attempt to “mock” God for a Christian to think that if he sows to his flesh he can escape the harvest of destruction and judgment that comes upon those who participate in sin. 

He who sows to the Spirit will … reap everlasting life does not mean that eternal life is earned by works. Rather, Paul is saying that everlasting life is the glorious end of those who follow the guidance of the Spirit. 

In this verse, Paul speaks of doing good. The apostle has argued at length that such works cannot justify or sanctify anyone. However, good works are, in fact, an important fruit of the life of faith that God has planned for each believer. The NKJV Study Bible

Here is an exhortation to all to do good in their places. We should take care to do good in our life-time, and make this the business of our lives. Especially when fresh occasions offer, and as far as our power reaches. Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

Proverbs 3:27 

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,

When it is in the power of your hand to do so.

1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 9:6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.