As you sow-so shall you reap-examples?

Answer 1

The scripture in question is at:Galatians 6:7+8

"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life." (NIV)

It's meaning is this:

When we plant a garden, we sow(plant) certain seeds in the ground.

When we 'sow' yellow beans, for instance, we expect to REAP(harvest) yellow beans a few weeks later. We would NOT expect to sow yellow bean seeds, and reap cucumbers.

We REAP what we SOW.

The same is true spiritually.

If, in our lives, we 'grow' things that are displeasing to God, if we center our interests on selfish worldly pursuits and ignore spiritual things, we will reap the emptiness that often comes from this lifestyle, along with God's disapproval, and ultimately death.

Whereas, if we 'sow' our lives by seeking out what God wants (Matt 6:33), we will reap a clean conscience, a relatively balanced life, and the reward of everlasting life from our God.(John 17:3)

Jesus used an illustration that applies to this question at Matt 7:16 when talking about the false religious leaders of his day, saying that we would be able to recognize what they've been sowing spiritually, by the 'fruit' they bore...namely unrighteousness.

Again we're given a good example of this at (1 Corinthians 6:9, 10) showing that sowing with a view 'to the flesh' (or spending our time growing unhealthy habits) would provide the harvest of God's disapproval, along with all manor of heartaches which accompany these lifestyles.

Answer 2

If you sow good seed i.e your example, you will receive happiness and friendship from others. I have always thought this a good example. If you point your finger at a person and accuse them unjustly, take a look at your hand and you will see three of your fingers pointing back at yourself. Your punishement will be three fold.

Answer 3

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

2Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

3For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

4But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

5For every man shall bear his own burden.

6Let 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.

8For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

11Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.

12As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

13For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

14But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

15For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

16And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

17From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.

18Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Answer 4

"As you sow, so shall you reap."

what you do comes back to you--you get back what you give out.

Answer 5

It literally means as you do unto others, so shall it be done to you.

Answer 6

a metaphor. anything you plant now will grow into something bigger , good or bad.

Answer 7

It means that what comes around goes around.

Answer 8

Little awkward- You reap what you sow sounds better and generally how it is expressed.

Answer 9

You are responsible for your actions

Answer 10

Reap