| Author |
Moody, Dwight Lyman, 1837-1899 |
| LoC No. |
37039632
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| Title |
Sowing and Reaping
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Keith G. Richardson - from file kindly hosted
at www.archive.org
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| Summary |
"Sowing and Reaping" by Dwight Lyman Moody is a theological treatise written in the late 19th century. The book explores the biblical principle that one must inevitably reap the consequences of their actions—good or bad—using the agricultural metaphor of sowing seeds. Through moral and spiritual discussions, it addresses both individual behavior and societal impacts, highlighting how this law operates on every level of human existence. The opening of "Sowing and Reaping" presents Moody's exegesis on the biblical injunction from Galatians, discussing the inevitability of reaping what one sows. He offers vivid examples, both from scripture and contemporary life, to illustrate this principle. Moody emphasizes that actions stem from the heart and that the harvest—whether negative or positive—will be experienced not only by the individual but also by those around them. He warns against self-deception and complacency when it comes to spiritual matters, urging readers to be mindful of the 'seeds' they sow in their lives, as these will have lasting effects. Ultimately, this opening section sets the tone for a reflective examination of one's life choices in light of eternal consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Christian life
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30768 |
| Release Date |
Dec 26, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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