You reap what you sew?

I want to question the Biblical statement,"You reap what you sew.""You reap what you sew" implies things go in a certain pattern,like cause and effect..But I hear about things which seem to dispute that.Maybe you can give me some insight as to what's happening.Like, if things went in a pattern of reaping and sewing,someone who eats high fat foods would have cholesterol issues. But I've heard of of people eating nothing but for their whole lives, and their cholesterol is low, whereas someone else eats low fat foods their whole life, and needs a statin drug for high cholesterol!. Someone smokes their whole life, gets a checkup after years of that, and their lungs are perfect!!(At the same time, the person who didn't smoke their whole life gets lung cancer!!}How many people you know eat high calorie foods their whole life,but are thin as a rail?And lastly, I know 2 people, one is a selfish old lady with a bad attitude problem, the other is a manipulative person who belongs to what looks like a cult, and both of them, every time they want something everything falls into place!!{In the meantime, there are Christians on this site that have problems for a long time, and even with plenty of prayers, still have them!!}So it looks to me that things don't always go according to the perfect pattern that reaping and sewing implies.But when you answer, take into consideration these examples I gave, not just a "knee jerk reaction." How do you explain those examples, compared to reaping and sewing?

 

[The Encourager]

I was listening to a song called “I Believe” by Marvin Sapp. There are some spoken words in the song that blessed me. I pray that they will bless you also.









Listen, Listen, Listen…There are going to be times in your life as a believer when you’re going to question if God is really on your side. And the reason why you’re questioning it is because of the simple fact it seems like the devil is hitting you with everything he can possibly throw at you.









But you need to understand something beloved. You need to remember that the only reason why you are in the position you are in now, “Is because God has ordered your steps.” And the only reason why the devil is hitting you like he’s hitting you is because he has literally peeked into your future. And he sees what God is about to bring you into. That’s why you can’t depend on nothing but the Word of God.









I just want to add this…from my heart to yours…The reason for the test and trials, “Is to conform You into the image of Christ.” God’s desire for you in the tests and trials you are or will go through, “Is that you handle yourself (you conduct yourself) so that the Lord will be seen in your life and that God will be glorified.”






Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., B.S., BCPCLC

Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach









PS: Listen…Listen…Listen….Be Thankful For Your Tests and Trails. They help build your trust and faith in God and in His Word. They help keep your focus on God, keep you praying, and keep you depending upon God.


I hopes this helps somebody!









Sometimes is not about reaping what you sew it is about God's Plan for your life.

 

[auniquesoul]

Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:7-9









Basically this means 'you get what you give.' If you give love, love will be returned to you. If you give bitterness, bitterness will be returned to you. I know it can be discouraging to continue to do right and see no tangible results, and it seems so unfair that those who do wrong all the time always get what they want and always get their way... trust me, I've seen this first hand. But the people who are unbelievers and always get their way, they will get exactly what they deserve. God never said our lives as Christians would be easy. In fact, He said there would be trials and tribulations. We suffer for God's Glory, we also suffer because our suffering builds perseverance, character, and hope. (Romans 5:3-4) Suffering is also our key to faith. If we didn't suffer, we wouldn't need faith.









If you 'plant' to please God, you'll 'harvest' joy and eternal life. If you 'plant' to satisfy your own selfish desires, you'll 'harvest' evil. I hope this makes sense and helps you out! God bless you!