The True Gospel is Reaffirmed to the Galatians Volume 28

Paul Exhorts the Galatians to do Good to Each Other

Galatians 6:6-10 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For 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. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. KJV

Paul begins by encouraging the Galatians and us today to share in the efforts of those that our Lord Jesus Christ has placed “in His Body” as Preachers and Teachers of the “Word of Truth” in all good things. Paul adds in all “good things” that he might distinguish with clarity and clearness to these Galatians from what was being taught by the Judaizing teachers who perverted the “true Gospel” by adding circumcision and keeping of the Mosaic Law. The English phrase “good things” Paul uses here is translated by the Greek word agathos which means beautiful, valuable, and virtuous; things that are literally good and morally good. In other words, the pupil or student of the Word of God is to be discerning of those who declare the Gospel (which many of the Galatians were not doing), hence the need for Paul to write this letter to them to sound the alarm against the Judaizing teachers as he wrote to the Corinthian believers the true intent and heart of all of God’s true human instruments with these words, “We have renounced disgraceful ways (secret thoughts, feelings, desires and underhandedness, the methods and arts that men hide through shame); we refuse to deal craftily (to practice trickery and cunning) or to adulterate {or} handle dishonestly the Word of God, but we state the truth openly (clearly and candidly). And so we commend ourselves in the sight {and} presence of God to every man’s conscience.” (2 Corinthians 4:2). 

The student of the Word of God (when he or she discerns the true Gospel is being taught) must then become a partaker and a partner in fellowship with that faithful mouthpiece of God the Father and share or be a companion with them in their efforts in getting out the Word of Truth (by the sowing of financial seed and in various ministry work needed to reach the lost with the Gospel of Grace). This next verse has been pulled out of its context over and over for many centuries now, but if we see the bracket of Galatians 5: 25 through Galatians 6:1-10, then we understand that Paul’s desire was to warn these Galatians that if they were obedient to the “Law of Christ” = LOVE in their relationships with one another, then they would not be led astray by the Judaizing teachers or anyone else for that matter because they would be continually led by God the Holy Spirit into Divine Truth (Galatians 5:16-18). Paul is here showing them that they are sowing to the “flesh” by heeding the Judaizing teachers and their desire to get them to follow after the rules of the Mosaic Law and circumcision in order to be justified before God the Father and to grow closer in their relationship with Christ and become more like Him verses them following the dictates and inner promptings of God the Holy Spirit implanted in their regenerated “spirits” or the new nature they received at their new birth which is the only way they could please God the Father and grow closer to Christ and become more like Him.

Paul wants them to know, recognize, and understand completely that God the Father will not be deceived, will not be mocked by the fruitless and futile ceremonial worship and service that was the product of what the Judaizing teachers were peddling to them. The English word mocked Paul uses here is translated by the Greek word mukterizo which means to turn up the nose at someone or to ridicule someone or humiliate by deriding and treating with contempt as our Lord Jesus Christ was so done when He went to the Cross for man’s sin, “And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.” (Mark 10:34). Therefore, Paul declares to these Galatians that if they sow to God the Father the “fleshly” worship and service of the old Mosaic Ceremonial law keeping, then they are only to expect that moral corruption (i.e. the works of the flesh Galatians 5:19-21) will be the fruit or the harvest reaped, but if they are “led by the Holy Spirit” (Galatians 5:18), then they will reap the harvest of eternal life right now (Galatians 5:22-23) and of course after their bodies die when they are in Heaven with Christ Jesus our Lord.

Finally, Paul encourages them to not get disgusted or dread or despair in doing that which is right and in accordance to the will of God found in the Word of God which Paul knew would be a temptation for these Galatians and us today especially when we perceived the world becoming more evil at the passing of every day. Paul also knew the tendency for complacency arising out of our own hearts and our old nature making us become satisfied with the status quo and choosing comfort when we are assailed by the principalities and powers (Ephesians 6:12) as they work through the people of the still unredeemed world to hinder the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ. Paul encourages them to strive on because a harvest of souls will be reaped by the Great Husbandman (John 15:1) and patient endurance is the Galatians responsibility and ours today as the Apostle James declared with these words, “Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. Do not complain, brethren, against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing right at the door. As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.” (James 5:7-11).

It is a recorded historical fact that one of our Lord Jesus Christ most faithful son and servant George Mueller prayed for the salvation of someone for more than four (4) decades and did not see that person saved in his lifetime here on the earth, but the man was saved (born again) after Mueller died and Mueller’s faithfulness in prayer is a confirmation of the Word of God written by Solomon here, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol (the place of the dead), where you are going.” (Ecclesiastics 9:10).  This is a great example of what the Apostle Paul was teaching these Galatians and us today here in this portion of his letter. Paul declares that the only time we have for sowing and reaping is now during our brief redeemed life here on the earth (James 4:14) and we should spend it doing the will of God by getting out the Word of God and allowing God the Holy Spirit to do what He does by convicting sinners of sin, righteousness, and judgement. Paul wants the Galatians and us today to live peaceably with all men (Romans 12:18) and do them good and not harm, but he concludes where he began and that is the Galatian’s and our top priority should at all times be to do good (moral virtue and moral excellence) to our fellow brothers and sisters of the household of faith in Christ Jesus our Lord (Ephesians 2:19-22).

My own Personal Note: Paul’s exhortation to the Galatians to not get weary in doing good is necessary for everyone of Christ’ sons and daughters as I described in this manner in this excerpt from my Book entitled “Silent Assassins of the Soul” speaking of John the Baptist, “The Lord Jesus also prepares His people, as well as those who are still rejecting and resisting Him, through hardship and suffering. For example, we learn from the mouth of John the Baptist that, despite the fact that he had been filled with the Holy Spirit in his Mother’s womb, he still did not understand all that was required of him, and at his lowest point (imprisoned in Herod’s dungeon) sent men to ask the Lord Jesus if He was the One or if there would be someone else to come after Him.”

“Life is a seedtime. It is the opportunity of preparing for Heavenly harvests. The open furrows invite the seed, and every moment, in some form, we scatter seeds that we shall inevitably meet again in their fruition. Let us remember especially our obligations to God’s own children.” F. B. Meyer

If you do not know the Lord Jesus Christ and His amazing healing power, pray this from your heart to the Lord Jesus Christ (you speaking directly to Him), Dear Lord Jesus, I confess to You that I am a sinner and I need Your forgiveness. I believe You shed Your Blood and died for my sins. I believe that You rose from the dead proving that You alone are God. I repent of my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I ask You Dear Lord Jesus to come into my heart and take control of my life. I want You to be my Lord, Savior, and my God. Amen...


Sincerely in Christ,


Clifford D. Tate, Sr.

Author of “Silent Assassins of the Soul - Are you Broken by Pornography and Masturbation? You can be Restored by the Lord Jesus Christ and brought into Deliverance, Freedom, and Victory! A Guide for Men and Women in the Enemy’s Crosshairs” e-book available now @ Amazon Kindle, @ Apple I Bookstore for IPod, Barnes and Noble for Nook, Reader Store for Sony Reade, Kobo, Copia, Gardners, Baker and Taylor, and eBookPie…