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1 | Retribution? | Gal 6:7 | jlhetrick | 201682 | ||
This is a quote from a typed note pinned to the bulletin board in the breakroom where I work. Is this an accurate statement? Please give biblical support for your answer. Thanks in advance: Statement on board: "It is biblical that if you intentionally cause hurt and strife to another it will be returned to you in greater proportion in this life." Please only answer with biblical reference supporting your answer. Thanks and God bless, Jeff |
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2 | Retribution? | Gal 6:7 | Val | 201683 | ||
Gal 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. | ||||||
3 | Retribution? | Gal 6:7 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201693 | ||
Dear Val, You somewhat miss the point by using that verse alone. There is a bigger picture the Spirit is pointing to. Take it at least with the 3 verses that follow it to gain a better understanding. The harvest isn’t yet, but soon, hopefully. We are still sowing while we are here. Galatians 6:7-10: 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 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. 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Here is some commentary from Matthew Henry as well. “That whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap; or that according as we behave ourselves now, so will our account be in the great day. Our present time is seed-time: in the other world there will be a great harvest; and, as the husbandman reaps in the harvest according as he sows in the seedness, so we shall reap then as we sow now. And he further informs us (Gal_6:8) that, as there are two sorts of seedness, sowing to the flesh and sowing to the Spirit, so accordingly will the reckoning be hereafter: If we sow to the flesh, we shall of the flesh reap corruption. If we sow the wind, we shall reap the whirlwind. Those who live a carnal sensual life, who instead of employing themselves to the honour of God and the good of others, spend all their thoughts, and care, and time, about the flesh, must expect no other fruit of such a course than corruption - a mean and short-lived satisfaction at present, and ruin and misery at the end of it. But, on the other hand, those who sow to the Spirit, who under the guidance and influence of the Spirit do live a holy and spiritual life, a life of devotedness to God and of usefulness and serviceableness to others, may depend upon it that of the Spirit they shall reap life everlasting - they shall have the truest comfort in their present course, and an eternal life and happiness at the end of it. Note, Those who go about to mock God do but deceive themselves. Hypocrisy in religion is the greatest folly as well as wickedness, since the God we have to do with can easily see through all our disguises, and will certainly deal with us hereafter, not according to our professions, but our practices.” Stand in His grace, WOS |
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4 | Retribution? | Gal 6:7 | Val | 201695 | ||
No I didn't miss the point. It is the questioner who may research the verses surrounding this verse and conduct his own in depth study if he choses. Why don't you answer his question since you didn't like my answer? | ||||||
5 | Retribution? | Gal 6:7 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201701 | ||
By the way Val, I meant no disrespect. It wasn’t that I didn’t like your answer, I simply thought it was incomplete and in that maybe a bit misleading. Not that I think it was intentional. I apologize if you took it personally as that was not my intent. After all, this is a place to study the Word, how do we do that if we can’t talk things through. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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6 | Retribution? | Gal 6:7 | Val | 201704 | ||
WOS, in regard to the original question, through my studies I cannot say categorically yes everything we do for evil or for good in this life will be repaid back in this life. In saying that I can say that I have definately observed people being brought low for having an arrogant attitude toward me. In living for Christ I have learned that He is the one I am to leave vengeance to and in doing that, He has repaid people for evil they have done in this life. I believe we do get "paid back" for how we treat others. I know I certainly have and have tried to learn and grow from it. The bible does say somewhere that He hates arrogance and pride and He knows how to humble them, us. And yes I believe it happens in this life. And in that sense I believe we reap what we sow. And yes you are right I did not expound on the whole chapter. The next time you see someone being arrogant, prideful, abusive, just sit back and watch and don't be surprised if what they have done doesn't come back to haunt them. The bible also says somewhere you can be sure your sins will find you out. Finally I don't believe these questions can be answered completely in this manner but require a complete topical study. Each person doing his own study. Until that is done, I really would not want to pursue talking it out. There are many many things I do not know but this one thing I do know, no one gets away with sin forever, either in this life and definately not in the next. So I guess that was more than you wanted to know. Rather than correct me I wish you would give me your take from your studies of course on the original question. Thanks, Val | ||||||
7 | Retribution? | Gal 6:7 | azurelaw | 201708 | ||
Dear Sister Val, Pray that God bless you abundantly in your study. As to your statement "...no one gets away with sin forever, either in this life and definately not in the next." Could you please elaborate more especially on the last part in order to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding of mine? Concerning your notion that "Rather than correct me I wish you would..." I respect your stand, however, as you should be aware of that everyone may make mistakes, it would also be a demonstration of Christ love when we help one another where correction might apply. 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 2 Tim 3:17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. Shalom Azure |
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