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Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. Truth to Learn Fleshly works are not the way to please God. Only complete submission to Him and His will can produce peace.<\/p>\n Behind the Words The word translated \u201cdeceived<\/span>\u201d is a form of plana\u014d<\/span><\/em>, which is derived from plan\u0113<\/span><\/em> meaning \u201ca wandering.\u201d Plana\u014d<\/span><\/em>, therefore, means \u201cto cause to wander\u201d or \u201cto lead astray.\u201d Here it is in the passive voice, so it means \u201cto be led astray.\u201d It is also in the imperative mood indicating a command and it is preceeded by the negative article m\u0113<\/span><\/em> which represents relative negation. Putting this altogether, we see that Paul is saying \u201cStop being led astray!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMocked<\/span>\u201d is translated from verb mukt\u0113ridz\u014d<\/span><\/em>, which is from the noun mukt\u0113r<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cnose\u201d or \u201cnostril.\u201d The verb form means \u201cto turn-up one\u2019s nose in scorn.\u201d Hence, by application it means \u201cto mock\u201d or \u201cto deride.\u201d This verb is in the passive voice also and is preceded by the article ou<\/span><\/em> which expresses direct and full negation. Hence, Paul is saying that God is not mocked or scorned. Though men may believe they are mocking God, they ultimately never get away with it.<\/p>\n \u201cSow<\/span>\u201d is translated from speir\u014d,<\/span><\/em> which means \u201cto scatter seed.\u201d And the word \u201creap<\/span>\u201d is translated from theridz\u014d<\/span><\/em>, derived from theros<\/span><\/em>, the word for Summer or harvest. Hence it refers to the activity that is done at harvest time.<\/p>\n Meaning Explained The false teachers in the Galatian churches had been leading the believers astray for years with their false doctrine that a Christian had to fully keep the Law of Moses in order to be completely saved. Paul now tells the believers there in no uncertain terms to stop allowing themselves to be led astray. It is a particularly harsh command on Paul\u2019s part and is meant to get their attention.<\/p>\n It is a known fact that if a person is told a lie often enough and with enough conviction that he or she will eventually believe it to be true. This is exactly what had happened in the Galatian churches. Paul now tells them to come to their senses and stop believing these false teachers. The false teachers had been declaring doctrines absolutely contrary to God\u2019s grace and were, in effect, turning up their noses at what God had declared to be true. That\u2019s why Paul tells the Galatians that God is not mocked. What he means is that even though these legalizers think they are putting one past the Galatians and God, ultimately, they will be shown to be the fools.<\/p>\n These teachers had been sowing discord and lies, a religion based on fleshly activities, instead of one based on submission to the Holy Spirit. What they will ultimately reap is fleshly works and the lake of fire, not grace and peace.<\/p>\n Application If you find yourself still bound by church rules and regulations that aren\u2019t clearly supported by Scripture, then you need to throw off those shackles and lay yourself at the feet of the Savior. Spend time every day reading the Bible and praying for God to guide you to His truth. Believe Him and He will!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n Copyright \u00a9 2008 <\/span>Will <\/span>Krause. 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