Reaping What Is Sown
Commonplace –
“The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward” (Proverbs 11:18).
When we think of influencers, we immediately think of modern day social media and individuals who hold sway over an audience. Proverbs 11:18 is a witness to the fact that influencers are an ancient idea. In today’s verse, we are presented with the wicked influencers and the righteous influencers.
The wicked influencer deals in deceit. They use lies of omission and commission to manipulate others. The wicked are self-focused, choosing to sway others to their own wants. His eye is always on the material.
The righteous influencer is different; they sow truth. How does this look? By embodying the Fruits of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The righteous are altruistic. They see the other person and look at what their needs are. His eye is always on the spiritual.
Works Cited
Henry, Matthew. “Proverbs 11:18.” Matthew Henry’s Commentary On the Whole Bible: New Modern Edition. Volume 3 and Volume 6, Hendrickson Publishers, Inc., March 1996.
Holy Bible: Giant Print with Study Aids. Dugan Publishers, Inc., 1984.
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