College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
Galatians 6:6-8
2. Material support for the gospel 6:6-10
TEXT 6:6-8
(6) But let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. (7) Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (8) For he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life.
PARAPHRASE 6:6-8
6 Now let him who is instructed in the doctrines and precepts of the gospel, impart a share of all the good things he enjoys to the instructor. By this good work, ye may have matter of boasting in yourselves, Galatians 6:4.
7 To maintain them who teach you, is your duty. Therefore, do not deceive yourselves, God will not be mocked: For, as in the natural, so in the moral world, whatever a man soweth, that also he shall reap.
8 Therefore he who, by spending his time and wealth in gratifying his sensual desires, soweth into his own flesh, shall from such a sensual life reap corruption; the utter destruction of his soul and body. But he who, by spending his time and wealth in improving his mind, and in doing good to others, soweth into his spirit, shall, from such sowing into the spirit, assuredly reap life everlasting.
COMMENT 6:6
Let him that is taught in the word communicate
1.
Let the one taught remunerate his teacher.
a.
In financial aid.
1)
Even so did the Lord ordain that they that proclaim the gospel should live of the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9:14
2)
I robbed other churches, taking wages of them that I might minister unto you. 2 Corinthians 11:8
b.
Some folk are against ministerial support.
1)
Elder: Preachers are to sacrifice, therefore I am against a raise in salary.
2)
Lady: Keep him humble Lord; we will do all we can to keep him poor.
c.
In honor and reverence, and all other good things.
1)
To talk ill of the preacher before your children is bad.
2)
Talk ill of the preacher in the communityand it will help convince them of the hypocrisy of religion.
3)
The teacher represents God and therefore should demand respect.
2.
The student of the Word should learn to support the teacher of the Word. Cf. 1 Timothy 5:17; 2 Corinthians 9:7-8.
WORD STUDY 6:6
Communicate (koinoneokoin oh NEH oh). The person who is taught is literally to become a partner with the one who is teaching. He is to share fully with his teacher by receiving the good spiritual truths, and by giving good material things in return. This use of koinoneo with reference to financial support is also seen in Philippians 4:15.
COMMENT 6:7
Be not deceived
1.
This suggests you can do something about being deceived.
a.
Man is a thinking individual.
b.
He is a willing individual.
2.
How are men deceived?
a.
They are deceived by the devil. Satan. shall deceive the nations. Revelation 20:7-8
b.
They are ensnared by the devil. Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 1 Timothy 3:7
1)
And they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him unto his will. 2 Timothy 2:26
c.
The devil works lying wonders.
1)
With all power and signs and lying wonders, and with all deceit of unrighteousness. 2 Thessalonians 2:9
2)
Spirits of demons, working signs. Revelation 16:14
d.
Satan assumes the form of an angel of light.
1)
Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light. 2 Corinthians 11:14
e.
Satan blinds men: The God of this world hath blinded the minds. 2 Corinthians 4:4
f.
Satan tempts men: The tempter had tempted you. 1 Thessalonians 3:5
g.
Man deceives himself.
1)
Each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. James 1:14
3.
What can be done about it?
a.
God knows how to deliver saints out of temptation.
1)
2)
3)
b.
Man can do something about it.
1)
Man can resist in faith. Ephesians 6:16 and 1 Peter 5:9-10
2)
Man can watch against it. 1 Peter 5:8
3)
Man can pray to be kept from it. Matthew 6:13; Matthew 26:41
God is not mocked
1.
Mocked in the original verb meant to writhe the nostrilto scorn or sneer.
2.
Man in false appearances only deceives himself.
a.
Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, wanted to collect from Naaman for the healing of leprosy. 2 Kings 5:15-27
b.
Ananias and Sapphira tried to deceive Peter. Acts 5:1-10
3.
The mocking shall work in reverse.
a.
The kings of the earth set themselves against Jehovah. Psalms 2:4
1)
Like man disturbing an ant hill, the ants go in confusion.
2)
Man drinks, carouses, rejects Christ, builds empiresthen floods, earthquakes, droughts, etc., come to take it all away.
for whatsoever a man soweth
1.
A man can sow for the devil.
a.
He can sow discord. Proverbs 6:14; Proverbs 6:19
b.
He can sow strife. Proverbs 16:28
c.
He can sow iniquity. Proverbs 22:8
d.
He can sow to the flesh. Galatians 6:8
2.
A man can sow for God.
a.
I planted, Apollos watered. 1 Corinthians 3:6
b.
Soweth the word. Mark 4:14
c.
Seed to the sower. 2 Corinthians 9:10 and Matthew 13:38
that shall he also reap
1.
This is a certainty in life.
a.
If he has sown for God, it will be bountiful.
1)
He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6
2)
Open windows of heaven. Malachi 3:10
3)
He that supplieth seed to the sower and bread for food, shall supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness.
4)
It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 1 Corinthians 15:44
b.
If he has sown for the devil, it will be frightful.
1)
For they sow the wind and they shall reap the whirlwind. Hosea 8:7
2)
They that. sow trouble, reap the same. Job 4:8
3)
Shall reap corruption. Galatians 6:8
2.
We live in a dependable universe, therefore we are both blessed and warned.
COMMENT 6:8
reap corruption
1.
The flesh is poor soil for a spiritual harvest.
a.
It lusts against the spirit.
b.
It is subject to death.
c.
It is weakness.
2.
Gratification of flesh alone will bring corruption.
a.
The verbal noun suggests decay or the condition of being impaired, spoiled, wasted away. Colossians 2:22; Romans 8:21
b.
It is used of corruption in our moral nature.
1)
2)
3)
4)
c.
It is used of the rotting away of the dead body.
1)
2)
3)
d.
It is the antithesis of our inheritance.
1)
It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption. 1 Corinthians 15:42
2)
Neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. 1 Corinthians 15:50
shall reap eternal life
1.
A new body will be fashioned for such people.
a.
It is raised a spiritual body. 1 Corinthians 15:42-54
b.
Fashion anew the body of our humiliation, that it may be conformed to the body of his glory. Philippians 3:21
c.
If the earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, we have. a house not made with hands, eternal. 2 Corinthians 5:1
d.
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:22
2.
New glory will be harvested.
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
How do you sow to the Spirit?
a.
By deeds to fellow men.
1)
Rich in good works, ready to distribute. 1 Timothy 6:17-18
2)
The rich young ruler failed in this. Luke 18:22
3)
Jesus said, Ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:45
b.
By love for God.
1)
Present your bodies a living sacrifice. Romans 12:1-2
2)
Lay not up for yourselves. Matthew 6:19
3)
But seek ye first his kingdom. Matthew 6:33
c.
By devotion to Jesus Christ.
STUDY QUESTIONS 6:6-8
929.
Who are the taught ones?
930.
What is meant by in the word?
931.
Does this refer to preachers, elders, and Bible School teachers?
932.
Does the word communicate mean to hold conversation here?
933.
What does it mean?
934.
Does it mean good financial support?
935.
Prove by the Scriptures that teachers and preachers are to be supported financially.
936.
Did Paul receive financial help?
937.
Was this always so?
938.
What is included in the expression all good things?
939.
Name some good things that a preacher or teacher might appreciate most.
940.
Can man fool God?
941.
Can man fool himself into thinking he can?
942.
How are men deceived?
943.
What methods does the devil use?
944.
Does God do anything about our temptations?
945.
How can man resist the devil's cunning?
946.
What does the word mock mean?
947.
What actually takes place when a man tries to mock God?
948.
What is meant by sowing?
949.
How does a man sow evil?
950.
What kind of evil is it possible to sow?
951.
Describe sowing good for God.
952.
Does this verse speak uncertainly?
953.
Is a harvest assured regardless of how we sow?
954.
Who will supply us good seed to sow?
955.
Is the flesh good or bad soil for sowing?
956.
What will sowing to the flesh bring?
957.
Define corruption.
958.
Give verses that teach man's corruption.
959.
Explain spiritual sowing.
960.
When do we do spiritual planting?
961.
Is there a second chance?
962.
What is included in the spiritual reaping?
963.
What will happen to the body that is buried, if we are spiritual?
964.
What chapter in Corinthians is given over to the subject of the resurrection?