Note: To give Alan time to focus on his annual trip to Malawi, beginning this week we will publish articles either from our archives or from guest writers. This week's article is from David Phillips who preaches in the Louisville, Kentucky area.
Introduction. There are two forces that motivate the decisions we make in this life; two courses we can choose to walk -- our flesh and our spirit. The Holy Spirit revealed the virtue of applying energy and effort into developing the motivation to walk the course we want to prevail as we navigate this life.
God created the heavens and the earth with these laws in place. It is no wonder that the same holds true in our spiritual lives as well. In every decision we make, we constantly sow (invest) our time, energy and resources. We are either sowing to the flesh in earthly, temporal and corruptible pursuits, or to the spirit. If we choose to live only for this life, then we will have nothing with God when this life ends. “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God” (Lk. 12:21).
- “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Gal. 6:7-10
God created the heavens and the earth with these laws in place. It is no wonder that the same holds true in our spiritual lives as well. In every decision we make, we constantly sow (invest) our time, energy and resources. We are either sowing to the flesh in earthly, temporal and corruptible pursuits, or to the spirit. If we choose to live only for this life, then we will have nothing with God when this life ends. “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God” (Lk. 12:21).