Everything you do in life is sowing a seed. Many people think sowing is only about giving money in church, without realizing that every daily action is a seed. This happens often, and I want to call our attention to one particular seed many people sow without knowing it—because understanding this is key to how to build Godly character.
The Bible clearly says:
“Whatsoever a man sows, that shall he reap.” If you are in the habit of sowing the seed I want to talk about, please stop.
The Seed Many People Sow Unknowingly
I discovered why you can no longer walk up to people and simply say, “Borrow me money,” and expect help. The reason is simple: insincerity. Sadly, there are many people like this—even in church. People ask for money with no intention of returning it. The painful part is not just that they won’t return it. They will give you a return date with confidence and assurance—yet never keep their word. This is why it is crucial to take responsibility for your actions and honor your commitments.
When Help Turns Into a Burnt Bridge
Someone once came to me to ask for money. Within me, I had no peace that the money would be returned. After thinking about it, I still gave the money. But while giving it, I said to myself: If this money is not returned, the boldness to ask me again will not be there.
Exactly what I thought came to pass. The money was not returned—and the bridge for future help was burnt.
The Real Issue Is Attitude. The real problem is not even that the money was not returned.
The issue is the attitude people display when it is time to return what they borrowed. Some begin to behave as if they are doing you a favor by returning your own money—highlighting the importance of how to treat everyone right in every interaction.
This is the seed that burns bridges. Pause and reflect:
How many doors have been quietly closed because of insincerity?
Sincerity Preserves Future Help
When you deal with people insincerely, you close the door to future help from people who would have helped you again.
When you do good, you are not doing it primarily for the other person—you are doing it for yourself.
That is why sincerity matters.
I understand that sometimes things do not go as planned. But it is always better to go back to the creditor, explain sincerely, and ask for more time.
Sincerity Starts at Home
Some people believe they do not need to be sincere with family members because “they are family.”
I think otherwise. Do you remember the saying, “Charity begins at home”? Whatever you practice at home, you will project outside. You cannot be a lizard at home and a crocodile outside. Make Sincerity a Lifestyle Make sincerity your lifestyle—regardless of who you are dealing with. In time, you will reap the benefits.
What you focus on matter much so learn how to focus only on the right issues.
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