DO NOT GROW WEARY Let us not lose

DO NOT GROW WEARY

“Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. ” Galatians 6: 9

“But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary of doing good. ” II Thessalonians 3: 13

“For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. ” Hebrews 12: 3

“Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart. ” Luke 18: 1

SINCE WE’RE TOLD NOT TO GROW WEARY… God’s desire is for us not to be weary (Mt. 11: 28) God knows we face this struggle Weariness is not uncommon Weariness is dangerous We have a choice

WHAT MADE THEM WEARY? Self-inflicted problems § Zealously seeking wealth (Prov. 23: 4) § Foolish toil (Ecc. 10: 15) § Excessive devotion to books (Ecc. 12: 12)

WHAT MADE THEM WEARY? Mistreatment Opposing Others (Ps. 6: 6; Lk. 18: 1 -5) error (Rev. 2: 2 -3… I Kings 19: 10) around us failing (II Thes. 3: 11 -15) Being reproved by God (Heb. 12: 5) Being relied on too much (Prov. 25: 17) Thinking your work goes unnoticed and doesn’t matter (Gal. 6: 9)

DO NOT GROW WEARY Value your work (II Cor. 4: 1, 15 -16; Eph. 4: 28) Look to the future (Gal. 6: 9; Jam. 5: 7 -8; Lk. 18: 1 -5) Keep perspective (II Cor. 4: 16 -18) Draw strength from God at all times (Phil. 4: 12 -13) Learn from others and listen to the crowd (Heb. 12: 2 -3… Heb. 11: 39 -12: 1)

Isaiah 40: 27 -31

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. ” Matthew 11: 28 -30