Galatians 6:7–9 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. Paul begins with a warning: don’t fool yourself. People may deceive themselves or others, but no one deceives God. To “mock” God, means to treat His commands lightly, to assume consequences won’t come, to live as if God doesn’t see or care, Paul says plainly: God’s justice cannot be bypassed. “For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” — The law of sowing and reaping. Paul uses farming imagery to explain spiritual reality. Sowing = the choices, habits, attitudes, and actions you plant. Reaping = the results that grow from those choices. This is: Universal (applies to everyone). Inevitable (the harvest always comes). Proportional (you reap according to what you sow). You cannot plant weeds and expect wheat. “He that soweth to his flesh… corruption” — The flesh produces decay. “Sowing to the flesh” means: feeding sinful desires, living for self, choosing what is easy instead of what is right, and ignoring God’s Word. The harvest is corruption—ruin, decay, destruction, emptiness. Sin always promises pleasure but pays in pain. “He that soweth to the Spirit… life everlasting” — The Spirit produces life. “Sowing to the Spirit” means: obeying God’s Word, pursuing holiness, serving others, walking in the Spirit, and investing in eternal things. The harvest is life everlasting—not just future heaven, but present spiritual vitality, joy, peace, and fruitfulness. “Let us not be weary in well doing” — Don’t quit doing good. Doing good can be tiring: People may not appreciate it, results may seem slow, temptation may whisper “What’s the point?” Paul says: Don’t get tired of doing what is right. Why? “For in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” — The harvest is guaranteed. There is a due season—God’s appointed time. You will reap: In God’s timing, in God’s way, and in God’s measure, but the condition is clear: if we do not faint—if we don’t give up. The enemy’s goal is to make you quit before the harvest comes. A BRIEF SUMMARY: God’s justice cannot be mocked Your choices are seeds Flesh produces destruction Spirit produces eternal life Don’t quit doing good The harvest is guaranteed if you keep going.
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To become more like God, Scripture teaches a clear path: be transformed into His image through the Holy Spirit, put on the new self, imitate His character, and walk in love, holiness, and righteousness. Ephesians 4:24 — Put on the new self “created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” This verse means embracing a transformed way of living that reflects true righteousness and holiness, not just outward change but and inner renewal produced by God. In short: Live as the new person God has made you to be, displaying His character in your daily life. 1 Peter 1:15 — “Be holy in all you do,” just as God is holy. This verse gives a simple but strong message. Believers are called to live holy lives because God Himself is holy. More specifically, the verse urges you to let every part of your conduct reflect God’s character-not just in worship, but in daily choices, attitudes, and behavior. In brief: Let your life mirror God’s holiness in everything you do. John 3:30 — “He must increase, but I must decrease.” This is a statement of humility and surrender. John the Baptist says that Jesus must become greater, and he himself must become less. In brief: Let Christ take center stage in your life-His glory increases as yourself importance decreases. Romans 12:2 (repeated emphasis) — Transformation comes through rejecting worldly patterns. This verse calls believers to stop being shaped by the world’s values and instead be transformed by the renewing work of God in their minds. The result of this renewal is the ability to discern and live out God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will. In brief: Don’t follow the world’s pattern-let God change how you think so you can live in His will. To become like God, you must walk in His love. John 15:12 — “Love each other as I have loved you.” This verse is very easy to understand. God makes it very clear that we are to love each other same as He loves us. Oh yes God teaches us how to become more like him. God says: Let the Holy Spirit transform you (2 Cor 3:18). Renew your mind daily (Rom 12:2). Put on the new self (Eph 4:24; Col 3:10). Walk in love (John 15:12; 1 John 4:19).
THIS IS THE WORD OF GOD, ALLOW IT TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
STUDY THE WORD James 1:25 GW However, the person who continues to study God’s perfect laws that make people free and who remains committed to them will be blessed. People like that don’t merely listen and forget; they actually do what God’s laws say.
IF YOU WILL STUDY GOD’S WORD, COMMITT TO GOD’S WORD, AND LIVE BY GOD’S WORD, YOU WILL BE BLESSED BY GOD. GOD AND I ARE ASKING YOU TO PLEASE SHARE THIS WORD WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, THANK YOU.
Matthew 3:2 “Turn to God and change the way you think and act, because the kingdom of heaven is near.” Isaiah 55:6–7 — Seek the Lord while He may be found; return to Him and He will have mercy. Ezekiel 18:30–32 — God calls His people to repent and turn from wicked ways so they may live. Acts 3:19 — Repent so times of refreshing may come from the Lord. Acts 17:30 — God commands all people everywhere to repent. Philippians 2:5 — Let the mind of Christ be in you. Mark 1:14–15 — “The time is fulfilled… the kingdom of God is near; repent and believe.” Hebrews 3:7–8, 15 — “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” Isaiah1:16–20 — Wash, make yourselves clean; if you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good of the land.
CHECK YOURSELF, MAKE SURE YOU ARE WITH GOD. MAKE THE NECESSARY CHANGES. COME TO GOD.
Isaiah 1:2–3 Listen, heaven, and pay attention, earth! The LORD has spoken, “I raised ⸤my⸥ children and helped them grow, but they have rebelled against me. Oxen know their owners, and donkeys know where their masters feed them. But Israel doesn’t know ⸤its owner⸥. My people don’t understand ⸤who feeds them⸥. In this passage of scripture God calls heaven and earth as witnesses to testify that His own covenant people—whom He lovingly raised—have become less responsive, less loyal, and less aware of Him than farm animals are to their owners. This passage of scripture still applies to us today. Oh yes, Isaiah’s message still speaks to us today. It continues to teach us that God is the One who raises, provides, protects, and sustains us. Yet people often enjoy His blessings while ignoring Him. Forgetting God leads to rebellion, confusion, and spiritual dullness. LET US NOT FORGET WHO GOD IS, LET US NOT FORGET WHO GOD IS TO US, AND LET US NOT FORGET THAT ALL GOOD IN OUR LIFE COMES FROM GOD. The issue isn’t that Israel didn’t know God intellectually. It’s that they didn’t acknowledge Him relationally. They lived as if He didn’t matter. That’s the rebellion. LET US NOT BE LIKE THEM, AMEN AND AMEN. LET US NOT FORGET GOD. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com Youtube.com/@andrahigginbotham8096 PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
John 8:7 When they persisted in asking him questions, he straightened up and said, “The person who is sinless should be the first to throw a stone at her.” In this verse Jesus is exposing the hypocrisy of the accusers. He is not excusing sin—He is revealing that no one there was morally qualified to condemn, because every one of them was guilty before God. His statement forces them to examine their own hearts before judging someone else. Jesus confronted their motives. The scribes and Pharisees weren’t seeking justice. They were trying to trap Jesus (John 8:6). Their hearts were full of malice, not righteousness. He exposed their hypocrisy. They acted like they were defenders of the Law, but: They ignored the man who was involved in the adultery (both were supposed to be judged, Deut. 22:22). They violated due process. They used the woman as bait to attack Jesus. Jesus’ words forced them to look inward: “If you want to judge her by the Law, judge yourself by the same standard.” He reminded them of universal guilt. No human being is sinless. Romans 3:23 confirms: “All have sinned…” Jesus wasn’t saying: “Sin doesn’t matter,” but rather, “You are not qualified to condemn her as if you are righteous.” Jesus upheld the Law while revealing grace. The Law required righteous witnesses. Jesus’ statement made every accuser disqualify himself. They dropped their stones because: They knew they were guilty. They knew they were not righteous judges. They knew Jesus had exposed their hearts. Jesus shifted the focus from outward sin to inward sin. The Pharisees saw her sin. Jesus made them see their own sin. This is the heart of the passage: Before you condemn someone else’s sin, deal honestly with your own. Jesus gives the requirements for being a judge, which is something for all of us to hear. We have the right to be the judge of others provided we meet the requirement. That requirement is sinlessness. May I say to you, my friend, I don’t know about you, but that takes me out of the stone–throwing business.
TOO MANY PEOPLE THAT ARE CONSTANTLY JUDGING OTHERS NEED TO DISQUALIFY THEMSELVES, BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT IN POSITION TO JUDGE ANYONE. CHECK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU JUDGE SOMEONE ELSE.
2 Thessalonians 3:13 Brothers and sisters, we can’t allow ourselves to get tired of doing what is right. This verse is Paul’s call for believers to persevere in doing what is right, even when others around them are idle, discouraging, or not doing their part. It’s a command to keep going, keep serving, and keep obeying God without growing weary. Paul is saying don’t let the bad example of others drain your motivation. Some in the church were lazy, disorderly, and taking advantage of others. Paul says: don’t let that make you quit doing what’s right. Doing good requires endurance. “Doing good” here includes working diligently, living responsibly, helping others, and obeying Christ. Paul knows that doing good can be tiring—so he encourages perseverance. Our obedience is not dependent on others. Even if others fall short, we stay faithful. Here are passages that reinforce the same message: Galatians 6:9 — “Let us not be weary in well doing…” 1 Corinthians 15:58 — “Be steadfast… your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Hebrews 12:3 — Consider Christ so you don’t grow weary. Isaiah 40:31 — Those who wait on the Lord renew their strength. Psalm 37:3 — “Trust in the Lord and do good.” How These verses apply to us today: These verses speaks directly to moments when you feel like: “Why am I the only one trying?” “People don’t appreciate what I do.” “Others are slacking—why should I keep pushing?” “Doing the right thing feels tiring.” We continue pushing on and refuse to quit because we’re doing it for the Lord, not for people. DON’T ALLOW ANYONE TO CAUSE YOU TO QUIT ON GOD. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com Youtube.com/@andrahigginbotham8096 PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
Jeremiah 3:21–22 The sound of crying is heard on the hills. It is the crying and the pleading of the people of Israel. They have become crooked and have forgotten the LORD their God. “Come back, you rebellious people, and I will forgive you for being unfaithful.” Here we are! We have come to you because you are the LORD our God. SOME OF US NEED TO COME BACK TO GOD. Deuteronomy 6:12 be careful that you don’t forget the LORD, who brought you out of slavery in Egypt. ARE YOU FORGETTING THE GOD THAT BROUGHT YOU OUT OF YOUR SITUATION. Hosea 13:6 When I fed you, you were full. When you were full, you became arrogant. That is why you forgot me. This verse teaches that abundance can become a spiritual danger when it leads to pride and forgetfulness of God. Israel enjoyed God’s provision, became satisfied, then proud, and eventually abandoned the very One who blessed them. DON’T ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN TO YOU. Ezekiel 23:35 “This is what the Almighty LORD says: You have forgotten me and turned your back on me. So, you will be punished for your sinning and prostitution.” DON’T CAUSE GOD TO PUNISH YOU. THIS IS A VERY HARD, BUT MUCH NEEDED WORD FROM GOD. LET US CHECK OURSELVES TO MAKE SURE WE ARE NOT STRAYING AWAY FROM GOD.
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Matthew 6:15 “If you forgive the failures of others, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive others, your Father will not forgive your failures. Mark 11:25 “When you stand praying, forgive… so that your Father in heaven may forgive your trespasses.” Luke 6:37 — “Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” Ephesians 4:32 — “Be kind… forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.” Matthew 7:2 — “With the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” God expects forgiven people to become forgiving people. Unforgiveness blocks fellowship with God, hinders prayer, and contradicts the mercy we ourselves have received.
ARE YOU WILLING TO FORGIVE OTHERS? IF YOU EXPECT GOD TO FORGIVE YOU, YOU FIRST NEED TO FORGIVE OTHERS. STOP HOLDING GRUDGES. THINK ABOUT IT.
Numbers 23:19 God is not like people. He tells no lies. He is not like humans. He doesn’t change his mind. When he says something, he does it. When he makes a promise, he keeps it. LET US TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THIS VERSE: “God is not like people.” People can be inconsistent, emotional, forgetful, and influenced by circumstances. God is none of that. He is in a category all by Himself — perfect, steady, and unchanging. “He tells no lies.” Humans may lie, exaggerate, break promises, and say things they don’t mean. But God cannot lie because lying would contradict His holy nature. If God ever lied, He would stop being God — and that is impossible. IF GOD SAID IT HE MEANT IT! “He is not like humans. He doesn’t change his mind.” People change their minds because they get new information, they get tired, they get pressured, or they lose interest. God never changes His mind in that human way. Why? Because He already knows everything, His plans are perfect, His character is steady, and His promises are eternal. When God decides something, it stands. WE CAN DEPEND ON GOD. “When he says something, he does it.” This is God’s integrity. His words are not suggestions, wishes, or possibilities. His words are actions. If He speaks it, it becomes reality. “When he makes a promise, he keeps it.” This is God’s faithfulness.Every promise He makes is backed by: His power, His sovereignty, His holiness, and His unchanging nature. God’s promises don’t expire. They don’t weaken. They don’t depend on our perfection. They depend on His perfection. What This Means for You Personally: You can trust God even when you can’t trust people. You can rest in His promises even when life feels unstable. You don’t have to fear God changing His mind about you. Your failures don’t cancel His faithfulness. His Word is more reliable than your feelings, circumstances, or past. I HOPE YOU ENJOYED AND RECEIVED FROM THIS QUICK REFRESHER. WE ARE STANDING IN NEED OF DONATIONS. PLEASE BE A BLESSING TO OUR MINISTRY.
