“For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” – Galatians 6:8
Many people who profess to love Jesus, faithfully attend church, and serve consistently still continue to sow to the flesh rather than the Spirit. They make excuses, explain away bad behaviors, or claim that’s just how they are. Of course, that’s how you are if you’re still spiritually dead in your sins! However, if you’re alive in Christ, your old nature is the opposite of how you’re called and empowered to be in the Spirit. Jesus saved you and now He plans to change you!
Consider carefully… Are you:
- Routinely angry, argumentative, contentious, or engaged in conflicts? If so, you’re still sowing to the flesh!
- Indulging lust or practicing sexual immorality? You’re still sowing to the flesh!
- Selfishly ambitious, uncaring about those around you? You’re still sowing to the flesh!
- Envious of others and what they have? You’re still sowing to the flesh!
- Creating, supporting, or participating in factions and divisions within your church? You’re still sowing to the flesh!
- Abusing alcohol or other drugs? You’re still sowing to the flesh!
We all sin and if we repent and confess our sin, there’s plentiful grace to cover anything. Nonetheless, if Jesus really is your Lord, you must work diligently in the power of the Spirit to sow to the Spirit. Be honest with yourself and stop sowing to your flesh!