8 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.
Paul adds to Jesus’ warning of what you stole you shall reap. Jesus left the statement very general, but Paul got specific by bringing in the flesh and the spirit. What does it mean?
Well, Paul is explaining that living to gratify the sinful nature:
- Lust
- Selfishness
- Laziness
- Impurity
- Pride
- Sexual immorality
- Along with others
You will only reap corruption. Which means: Decay, ruin, death. Not just future judgment, but present spiritual deterioration as well.
But there is a better way. Sow to the spirit, which means living in step with God’s Holy Spirit and doing what pleases God.
Then you will reap the blessings of God and experience the abundant life…life everlasting. You will have a hope and a future.
What are we talking about? We’re talking about living your life in such a way that you do not grow weary.