The law of sowing and reaping

Jesus used many examples from daily life to teach his disciples spiritual truths. One of these principles of life is the law about sowing and reaping. He used it when he taught the disciples about giving. Paul said:

A man reaps what he sows. (Gal.6:7)

To give is to sow. At some point we shall reap the fruits of what we have sown or given. If we want to live in the good circle of blessing upon blessing, we must give generously and give with joy.

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. (Luke 6:38)

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. (2 Cor:9.6)

One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. (Prov.11:24-25)

Exercise:

Recount some experiences you have made concerning sowing and reaping.

How does the law of sowing and reaping work in the field of economics?

Describe something from your own experience!

Continue to memorise and add this verse:

of all that you give me I will surely give you a tenth. (Gen. 28:22)