Galatians 6:6-10 EXPLAINED
By
Ron Davis, servant of Christ
Now, another verse that these gospel
peddlers use is Galatians 6:6,=
where
it says “let him who is taught the word share in all good things with=
him
who teaches”. Now, on the surface of this verse one would say
this verse agrees with these peddlers of God’s word. Yet, I like to p=
oint
out one very important thing; and that is this verse do not say give them 1=
0%
of your income - they came up with this figure, and they made it a commandm=
ent
of men. So, let us read it in proper context:
· =
Galatians 6:6-10 (NKJV)… 6=
Let
him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who
teaches. 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, =
that
he will also reap. 8 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. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, =
for
in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we
have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the
household of faith.
First, the Spirit tells us that we shou=
ld “share
in all good things” (this is the NKJV) with those who teach us. Now, let us read this same verse=
in
the old KJV “Let him that is taught in the w=
ord
communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things”. Notice, now the word “communicate” is u=
sed in
the place of the word “share”; this reve=
als to
us that the meaning of this verse is not what most would have you to believ=
e.
And we can see this more in the fact that the apostle Paul had just finished
speaking about a Christian being caught in a sin, and that we who are mature
(spiritual) in the faith should restore him with all meekness and humility.
Now, I ask this question, why would Paul in the middle of this speak about
sharing material things with those who teach? Because the very next verse P=
aul
through the Spirit, speaks of us reaping what we sow (v. 7). In verse 8=
, the
Spirit says, “he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap
corruption”; is this speaking of fleshy material things? Or i=
s it
speaking here about the fleshy mind and habits of the flesh versus the thin=
gs
of the Spirit? The second half of this verse answers this question, and tha=
t is
“he
who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life” (v. =
8b).
Now, let us go back to this verse =
6
again and see what the meaning of these words used in the Greek. The word
translated as “communicate” in the old KJV and as “share”
in the new NKJV version of the Holy Bible in the Greek, Strong̵=
7;s
number 2841 means: 1) to come into communion or fellowship with, to become a
sharer, be made a partner 2) to enter into fellowship, join one's self to an
associate, make one's self a sharer or partner; and is translated also in t=
he
old KJV 7 times: “be par=
taker
5, communicate 2, distribute 1”. The Greek word translated as “good
things” here in the Greek, Strong’s number 18 means:
“1) of good constitution or nature 2) useful, salutary 3) good, pleas=
ant,
agreeable, joyful, happy 4) excellent, distinguished 5) upright,
honorable”. Notice, the definitions of these two words help us to und=
erstand
what this verse should say and that is: “Let him who is taught the word&=
#8221;,
“communicate”
or “share”
with the one who teaches” by fellowshipping and being a partner in the
faith and word of Christ. This verse do not say share material goods but to
share in the faith, become a partaker with those who teach by doing good
towards them “share” in all good “nature or joyfulness=
or
happiness” with “him who teaches” them. Now, the Greek word for
"material" is “sarkiko/vR=
21;,
Strong’s number 4559 from origin word 4561. In the English, it is
translated as: 1) fleshly,
carnal, having the nature of flesh; 2) being governed by mere human nature =
not
by the Spirit of God.
In verse 9, it says for us "not to grow weary in doing good&=
quot; (doing
the right thing towards others) for we will receive our reward in due time
(season) if we do not lose heart (being good towards others when they do not
return your good nature makes us weary and tied to always do good towards
them). And in verse 10, we are
exhorted to continue to doing good towards all as we have the opportunity
especially to the household of faith (the churches of the saints of the Liv=
ing
God). Even if we wish to twist these verses to mean some thing they do not =
we
still are not commanded to give 10% of our income to some self-appointed
ministers.
Therefore, I exhort you to
continue in doing good to those who teach in the word with a sincere heart.=
For
they are worthy of your good nature and fellowship with them, that they may
have a cheerful heart in this evil and adulterous world. This is what Galatians 6:6 exhort us to be of =
good
nature with these teachers of the faith, that they are happy to be with upr=
ight
and honorable brothers and sisters; and that we be partakers in the faith w=
ith
them in brotherly love as Christ loves us. Amen. Praise God.
Evangelist (Minister) Ron Davis, a servant of Christ
Jesus, of the Kush Edifying Ministries proclaims the whole counsel of God. Th=
is
ministry believes in the command of Jesus to His disciples in Matthew 10:7-8 “As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is ne=
ar.'
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who=
have
leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give” (NI=
V). Jesus
commands us to “freely”=
; preach
the word without demanding those preached to give us ten (10%) of their inc=
ome
or earnings.
Please
send your comments to Evangelist R=
on
Davis, of the Kush Edifying
Ministries.
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OR
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your own “private
interpretation”, then please send it to the below listed email
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may
God bless you in understanding His Holy and righteous word.
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