Galatians 6:7-8

"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."

Paul was writing to the Galatians on new principles to live by. These were new followers of Christ Jesus. Just as new Christians need to be taught so did the Galatians. First, we are not to be deceived by the things of the flesh. If we live in a fleshly way we are going to reap a fleshly existence.

As Christians we are to be sowing to the Spirit. By sowing to the Spirit we are living a life that is righteous unto God. How do we live that type of life?

First, we must present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God. That means we do not put into our bodies anything that will defile it. We do not use alcohol, drugs, overeat, or live as man and wife without the sacrament of marriage. These things are sowing to the flesh. We are letting our flesh control our live.

Instead, we should be living that pure and holy live. We should not be defiling our bodies. We should be keeping ourselves as Jesus Christ wants us to so the Holy Spirit will come in and abide with us. He will become our teacher if we let him.

We should be spending time studying his word. He also desires us to spend time with him in prayer.

Father, I thank you for giving me understanding. I thank you for loving me a sinner saved by your grace. Thank you for your mercy. Father I pray that all who read this devotion will want to learn more about you. Guide my footsteps today Lord that I might live the way you would have me too. Amen