By Obinna Ejianya (9News Nigeria – Melbourne, Australia)
I often reflected on the Bible verse in Galatians 6:7, which states, “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” I typically focused on the latter part, “for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap,” as it expresses a simple truth about life: those who do evil will receive evil in return, and those who do good will receive good. This understanding of life is commonly observed and practiced by those who wish to follow moral conduct.
However, I never truly pondered the first part of the verse: “Do not be deceived; God is not mocked.” I struggled to comprehend how God could be mocked, knowing He is superior and more powerful than any person. Moreover, I wondered how someone could mock a God they cannot see and have no power over. This was my notion until recently when, facing a particular situation, I gained a new understanding.
My eyes of understanding were opened to why the Bible warns that God cannot be mocked. I realized that people attempt to mock God by deceiving themselves into believing there may be no consequences for their actions. They mock God by convincing themselves that wrong is right, even pretending before others that they are doing the right thing. However, God’s laws await them on the other side, where they face the reality of life, and every seed sown bears its fruits accordingly, whether good or bad.
God cannot lie, and every word He says will surely come to pass. As stated in Scripture, heaven and earth shall pass away, but the word of God that came from His mouth must be fulfilled and never pass away.
Therefore, we cannot mock God by deceiving ourselves into ignoring that everything we do, whether right or wrong, has repercussions and recompense. There are natural rewards for all our actions. If we do right, we receive the reward of righteousness; if we do wrong, we face punishment. If we sow good, we reap good; if we sow evil, we reap evil. It became clear to me that people’s later circumstances in life are often a result of the seeds they sowed earlier.
The Deception of Mocking God
The Bible verse in Galatians 6:7 states, “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” This passage emphasizes an important truth – that God cannot be mocked or deceived.
Often, we may try to deceive ourselves into believing that our actions have no consequences, that we can do wrong without facing any repercussions. This is a form of mocking God, as it denies the reality that He has established – the principle of reaping what you sow.
As the passage points out, whatever a person sows, that is what they will reap. If we sow good, we will reap good. But if we sow evil, we will reap evil. This is an immutable law that God has put in place. No one can escape it by deceiving themselves or others.
The Consequences of Our Actions
The truth is, the outcomes of our lives are directly tied to the choices and actions we take. Whatever seeds we plant through our thoughts, words, and deeds will eventually bear fruit, whether that be positive or negative.
This means that we cannot escape the consequences of our choices. If we make unwise or unethical decisions, we will have to face the resulting fallout, whether that is in the form of damaged relationships, financial hardship, or spiritual decline. Conversely, when we make choices aligned with God’s will, we can expect to reap the rewards of righteousness, such as peace, joy, and eternal life.
Building Wisely According to The Word of God
Jesus said in Matthew 7:24 -27 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.”
“But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”
The Apostle Paul reinforces this principle in 1 Corinthians 3, where he warns believers to “be careful how you build” on the foundation of Christ. Just as a physical structure is only as strong as the materials used to construct it, our lives are shaped by the “building materials” of our thoughts, words, and actions.
If we build with poor quality materials – such as selfishness, greed, or immorality – our lives will ultimately crumble. But if we build with the sturdy “materials” of faith, love, and obedience to God, our lives will stand firm and withstand the tests of time.
In the end, we cannot mock God by deceiving ourselves about the consequences of our choices. The principle of sowing and reaping is an immutable law that we all must face. The wisest course of action is to carefully consider the seeds we are planting through our daily lives, and to strive to sow that which is good and pleasing to God. Only then can we be confident of reaping a bountiful harvest.
Prayer
May the Lord help us today and show us mercy. Through His grace, may He transform the wrong seeds we have sown in the past. May we inherit good fruits through the grace we receive through His Son, Jesus Christ, who died for our sins. May He grant us the power to make righteous decisions and sow seeds of righteousness, so that we may bear good fruits from this day forward. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
By Obinna Ejianya (9News Nigeria – Melbourne, Australia)
