Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 1. The way of duty is difficult; that of sin easy. 2. After we have received grace, we are still prone to depart from God. 3. The prospect of a happy issue of our labours is a strong support. 4. The gospel encourages us to expect a certain and seasonable recompense. I. WHEN WE MAY BE SAID TO BE WEARY IN WELL-DOING. 1. Well-doing respects every part of a Christian's duty. 2. We may apprehend ourselves weary in it when we are not really so. (1) We are not necessarily so because our affections are not so lively as they once were. This may arise from age and infirmity, or an enlarged view of our own depravity. (2) Nor because our corruptions appear to have increased. The more we know of our hearts, the more hideous will they seem. (3) Nor because we do not find enlargement in prayer. Excess of trouble may for a time distract. 3. But we have reason to apprehend that we are weary in well-doing. (1) When we do not make progress m our religious course. No standing still; if we are not advancing, we must be falling back. (2) When we are habitually formal in our religious duties. (3) When we do not carry religion into our worldly business. (4) When our consciences are not tender. We cannot be too much on our guard against such a state. II. THE ARGUMENT USED TO DISSUADE US FROM IT. 1. The hope only of a harvest is enough to stimulate the husbandman to his labours. But the Christian is sure of a harvest in due time if he faint not. 2. Let this consideration animate us.to steadfastness. The harvest will amply repay the labour. (C. Simeon, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.WEB: Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up. |
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