Welcome to episode 159 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we conclude our study in the Book of Galatians, covering chapter 6:6-18. The series is called “Free.” Today, we will cover: Doing good by the Spirit (vv. 6-10) Final summary (vv. 11-18) Key takeaways: Those who benefit from the instruction of teachers should support them, for (as Paul teaches elsewhere), those who receive spiritual benefit should share their material blessings with those who have benefited from them. God will not stand for being scorned. He will punish those who spite Him. Those who sow to the flesh demonstrate that they belong to the present evil age and will perish, while those who sow to the Spirit demonstrate that they are part of the new creation and will receive eternal life. Sowing to the flesh in this paragraph means that one uses one’s worldly goods for one’s own advantage and in accord with selfish desires. At the right time, a time known only to God and not disclosed to the Galatians or anyone else, those who have given generously will reap a reward. One is righteous either by circumcision or by the cross, as far as Paul is concerned—either by the law or by Christ. Those devoted to the law boast in what they have accomplished and in their works, even though they disobey the law. Those who boast in the cross put all their confidence in what Christ has done for them. Paul, as an apostle of Jesus Christ, suffers for the sake of the gospel; the marks on his body authenticate his apostolic ministry. Quotable: Rituals and human practices are not fundamental; what is important is whether someone is a new creation in Christ. Application: Believers should use their resources to help their families and those in the church first. Remaining resources should be given to assist those outside the circle of faith who are in need. What preachers need, above all, is time to engage in such study and reflection. Hence, the financial assistance of believers in the congregation is of the utmost importance, for it frees pastors to attend to the ministry of the Word and prayer. One cannot trust in circumcision and the cross at the same time, for the cross assigns salvation to the Lord, while circumcision focuses on human obedience.