Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Galatians 6:8

"For he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life." — Galatians 6:8 (ASV)

The principle of sowing and reaping is especially true of Christian living. Those who spend their money on what gratifies their fleshly nature will reap a fleshly harvest. And since the flesh is mortal and will one day pass away, the harvest will pass away also. On the other hand, those who use their money to promote spiritual causes and to feed their spiritual nature will have a bountiful harvest. While the primary application of this principle is to money, it also applies more broadly. For example, if congregations refuse to support ministers and so forfeit good teaching, preferring to spend their money on themselves, the results will be corruption. But if, on the other hand, they support good teachers, a spiritual harvest will result. The principle also applies to the use of time, the use of the mind, etc.