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Reaping and Sowing
Reaping and Sowing
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 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. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
What you sow is what will grow!
The Seed comes from the Heart
The Seed comes from the Heart
The Tangerine! Mexirica in Portuguese - means “gossip” in English
What is in our heart comes out in our words!
What kind of seed are you planting?
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Evil breeds death
Goodness breeds Life
The seed comes from the heart!
If there is Sin in our hearts then sin is in our lips
“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny.
Therefore… (because of the condition of our hearts) If we have wronged someone we should make things right quickly.
The thing that Jesus wants us to understand in the text is that an evil heart will commit murder. A pure heart will produce good fruits!
You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?
Guard your heart!
Making things right is not about “being right or wrong” its about honesty/truth! Taking responsibility for our actions and behaviors and allowing ourselves to be held accountable.
Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.”
The Seed Comes from our Thoughts
The Seed Comes from our Thoughts
“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.
Our thoughts determine what kind of seed we plant and what we will reap.
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.
“Eat and drink!” he says to you,
But his heart is not with you.
There is a battle for our minds
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.
what are our hearts and minds full of?
A Godly perspective comes from a heart and mind that are focused on His Love and work!
You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.