Sowing and Reaping

Paul tells the believers that if someone is caught in a sin, those who are spiritual should restore that person gently. They should watch themselves so they are not tempted too. Carrying each other's burdens fulfills the law of Christ. Anyone who thinks he is something when he is nothing fools himself. Each person should test his own work instead of comparing himself with others.

Those who are taught God's word should share good things with their teachers. God cannot be fooled. A person reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please selfish desires will reap ruin, but whoever sows to please the Spirit will reap eternal life. So believers should not grow tired of doing good, because at the right time they will reap a harvest if they do not give up. They should do good to everyone, especially to the family of believers.

Paul takes the pen and writes with large letters in his own hand. The false teachers want to make a good impression and avoid trouble for the cross of Christ. Paul will boast only in the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ. What counts is not circumcision but a new creation. Paul blesses all who follow this rule with peace and mercy. He says he bears the marks of Jesus on his body, and he ends with a blessing of grace.