sermon on galatians 6:9

"We shall reap." The text contains special exhortation to constancy in well-doing. The confession of time will be the ascription of all eternity: "By the grace of God I am what I am!" Our duty. And surely there is disgrace. Jesus Christ, to whom it is abandoned, and whom it follows as the Way, whom it hears as the Truth, and who animates it as the Life, impressing Himself upon it, imparts to it His own condition. There are two things in connection with duty which it will be well for us to remember well-doing, and constancy in well-doing. "I bear in my body," Jeanne Marie BouviresA Short Method Of Prayer And Spiritual TorrentsTranslator's Introductory Notice. We cannot calculate the hour nor the nature of our triumph, but we know that the Word of God standeth sure, and that the due season draweth nigh.(H. Once more: This reward will bear some proportion to our faithfulness and diligence in our Lord's service here.Concluding admonitions:1. (Essex Congregational Remembrancer. But Paul has a way of setting side by side two superficially contradictory clauses, in order that attention may be awakened, and that we may make an effort to apprehend the point of reconciliation between them. And surely there is disgrace. As to the "WELL-DOINGS" of the apostle, scarcely any doubt can be left on the mind with reference to these, if we attentively peruse the records of his commission. Take heed of those things which will stop the current of tears. But don't be "disheartened" (see Greek). By bearing the Cross.IV. Having, then, assumed this, that we have learned to care for our own souls, and to regard our own immortal interests, the next point to be considered is, that we are bound to engage in "well-doing" for our fellow-creatures; for it is especially to this that the text refers. True, the prospect may appear to us far off, though to some it may be nearer than they think.(W. WebIf we are to not grow weary of doing good (Gal. events were vitalized. Take heed of those things which will stop these channels of mourning; put yourselves upon the use of all means that will help forward holy mourning. Often pray to God. "Fear not, Daniel; for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard." There is infinite goodness in this arrangement, inasmuch as it opens to us one of the richest sources of happiness; for what joy is comparable to that of bringing joy to others?II. And the boy looks from the beginning of his arithmetic through to the last page, and says: "I shall never get through that."2. Those who cease well-doing cannot obtain the promised reward.(J. There are two things in connection with duty which it will be well for us to remember well-doing, and constancy in well-doing. vi. )Soul cultureD. So the girl looks at that great pile of music, as she begins her first lessons, and says: "Oh, I can never learn all that music." We are too ready to be "weary in well-doing," because we observe the apathy, the obstinacy, the carelessness, the ingratitude of those whom we seek to benefit.III. Weariness. Our ways of doing good may often be antiquated and cumbrous. Besides, difficulties are just nothing to Omnipotence. Being invited to tea by Madam de Vassenaar (one of the first quality in the Hague), I waited upon her in the afternoon. About that there is no doubt. 14. Jesus Christ, to whom it is abandoned, and whom it follows as the Way, whom it hears as the Truth, and who animates it as the Life, impressing Himself upon it, imparts to it His own condition. In the first place, it refers individually to ourselves doing well, or doing good, with regard to ourselves. (c)You strike at the root of sin in seeking the regeneration of a child.2. The months before the ingathering may often seem long and wearisome, and verily be heart-breaking things, but God's "seasons" are not always measurable by our forecastings, even though the harvest is pledged by His oath and His promise. (4)The want of appreciation. The reward promised to patient labour. From this post he was called to Central Congregational Church, Brooklyn, with but one exception the largest Congregational Church in the United States. If we turn from the unwearying work of the busy world to contemplate the great power of evil, if we try to realize its presence, to separate it in thought from the world which it defiles and seeks to ruin, we are appalled by its ceaseless efforts to accomplish its deadly purpose. That we may hold on a Christian course, let us labour for three persevering graces. The great law of communion with Christ is that of light, purity, and righteousness, in opposition to the spiritual darkness of corruption and sin. Keep Christ in full view. It is a pronominal adjective, which signifies possession; which signifies a peculiar appropriateness when it is joined with any particular substantive. When a Christian first enters upon this work, he thinks that all is easy; that to convert souls is no great difficulty: to draw other minds into the state in which he is, is but simply a pleasant exercise. You are but a channel; His is the power; and that power can be communicated through you.2. God's.(J. Being invited to tea by Madam de Vassenaar (one of the first quality in the Hague), I waited upon her in the afternoon. (a)Highest form of charity is to teach the gospel. For, setting apart that power, which he saith himself had not used, which yet that the faithful must serve unto, he enjoins, saying, "Let him that is catechised in the word, communicate unto him that doth catechise him, in all good things:" [2531] St. 17. To be engaged in doing good is to sympathize with the feelings, and to imitate the conduct of all God's saints on earth. v. 6. HAS ITS DIFFICULTIES.1. There may be, of course, work left unfinished through necessity. If a man should set himself to improve his mind and manners simply out of a desire to be something better than he had been, he would still, in the doing, be helping others, for he would become a more valuable member of society. Impulse and spasm are common; not so permanence in character and conduct. THE ENCOURAGING PROSPECT ANNEXED TO THE CHARGE "For in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." It is the casket which contains the most precious of all jewels. Be it then observed, as Scripture teacheth, that the work is of grace, and the reward of grace. Social duties and relationships.4. R. Reynolds, B. It is just the contrary; they are given to the soul in reality. Nor is this all there is the spirit of self-complacency. Is a source of genuine joy.(D. One morning a man found the snow all piled up before his door. Let us consider it, secondly, As URGING HIM TO PERSEVERANCE IN THAT VOCATION BY THE PROMISE OF ULTIMATE REWARD. We learned from Numbers vi, GOD'S requirements of those who desire to take the privileged position of separation to Himself. True, the prospect may appear to us far off, though to some it may be nearer than they think.(W. Then the assumption is, that we have begun "well-doing," because he who has not begun to do well, can never be said to be in any risk or danger of being weary in it.2. In a broad view of the Christian profession, it is a volunteer service for the help of Christ in lifting the burden of the sin and misery of mankind. The evil to which the Christian is exposed, and against which he is cautioned weariness in well-doing.III. By His visitation alone we are preserved. )Motives to perseveranceT. Spasmodic virtue and charity are easy enough and cheap enough. But you are dead wrong: "God is not mocked!" Patience, industry, and perseverance: are the three great elements of success in life. V)LinksGalatians 6:9 NIVGalatians 6:9 NLTGalatians 6:9 ESVGalatians 6:9 NASBGalatians 6:9 KJVGalatians 6:9 Bible AppsGalatians 6:9 ParallelGalatians 6:9 Biblia ParalelaGalatians 6:9 Chinese BibleGalatians 6:9 French BibleGalatians 6:9 German BibleGalatians 6:9 CommentariesBible Hub. Watson. Learn from the devotee of many a false god; from the worshipper of Siva, who, drunk with opium, swings on the flesh-hook at some horrid festival, or prostrates himself before the advancing car of Juggernaut, making this revolting self-sacrifice to pacify the raging of a guilty conscience, or to gain the ephemeral applause of an ignorant mob; even he is not weary with his work.(H. The seasons revolve, and each appears clad in a different garb. On the other hand, "well-doing" exacts a perpetual conflict with the evil tendencies of our nature. M. Merry.I. D. "We shall reap, if we faint not."2. Spurgeon. The struggle after a better Christian life.3. These should not dishearten.2. vi. "In due season. It has learnt from Christ the lesson, caught the habit. Keep Christ in full view. While I was doing it it was not pleasant, but after I had got through it was permanent refreshment. W. Beecher.I. 17. Now, the duty of "well-doing" embraces much of inner thought and of outward action; it embraces every Christian virtue that can be mentioned every good work that is worthy of the name; and among the many good things it includes, it most assuredly numbers among them the duty of supporting, of advancing the interests of "the house of God," as a means to an end, as an agency which the Almighty is pleased to adopt for the accomplishment of His own Divine ends, whether in the way of His Spirit or of His providence. If God does this, despite our sin, it is our honour, and shall be our life, to stir ourselves to do likewise; for it is the human dignity and bliss to think, feel, and live like God. Merry. At last one threw down his tools and said: "I will leave here before we starve," and he did leave. From this post he was called to Central Congregational Church, Brooklyn, with but one exception the largest Congregational Church in the United States. What is at stake in this text is eternal life; not merely sanctification, but also final salvation. Renew the fight, endure the strain. I MUST conclude this Course of Lectures by giving converts instructions on the subject of growth in grace. The seasons revolve, and each appears clad in a different garb. The traveller gets weary on his journey, whether by sea or land; the student bending over his studies through a long period, cannot escape that fatigue which attends a close and intense application of thought; the labourer, when his day's work is done, often turns to his home with a tired look and a faltering step; the sick man upon his couch feels the passing hours to be weary as they creep through the darkness of the night or the light of day, bringing no ease to his pains nor strength to his weakness; the watcher by the bedside grows faint with watching, and the overtasked eyes grapple with the slumber that steals upon them in vain. Christ Himself lives and works within the Christian by the power of His Spirit.III. W. He shows what they intend that preach circumcision.14. The original means "loosened." Text--But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.--2 Pet. The months before the ingathering may often seem long and wearisome, and verily be heart-breaking things, but God's "seasons" are not always measurable by our forecastings, even though the harvest is pledged by His oath and His promise. In this busy working world, the inactive, the disappointed, the weary, are soon trodden down and destroyed.2. Jesus Christ, to whom we are abandoned, and whom "we follow as the way, whom we hear as the truth, and who animates us as the life" (John xiv. (1) The weight of the flesh. We become discouraged and weary when we do not see immediate fruits of our labour. Supposing that Sunday School teacher had built the pyramids, it would have been undeniably a great result of persistent labour, but it would have been such labour as would last at the longest for a limited time, and its use would be problematical, for we are not very sure why and for what the pyramids were built. One of my Sunday-school teachers came to me to resign her class, because she said she was doing them no good. "Be not weary in well-doing." Thus, the Christian, in all his conduct, acts agreeably to the dictates of religion.2. The only proper prayer in such a case is, Lord, hold up our goings in a safe path; for if one slips all of us may perish.'"--H. L. Galton, M. III. Ye grow weary and give up sometimes on the eve of reaping, and lose the harvest. Horwood. All the conditions of his existence are training for his activity. The Apostle has been exhorting to unwearied well-doing, on the ground of the certain coming of the harvest season. We grow weary when the work seems too large and we try to take it all in at once. THE CHRISTIAN'S DANGER IN DUTY. It is well-doing. As to the "WELL-DOINGS" of the apostle, scarcely any doubt can be left on the mind with reference to these, if we attentively peruse the records of his commission. AugustineAgainst LyingOn Account Then of These Either Occupations of the Servants of God17. ITS SPHERES.1. Watson.It is a strange sight, to see a busy devil, and an idle Christian.2. A. Merry. (4)The want of appreciation. And then Satan rushes in, while the mind is thus exercised; and he says "What can such a wretch as you effect? (2) But we must not exclude man as a responsible and immortal being. Let me say to you, "Be not weary in well-doing," because YOU HAVE THE MOST NOBLE EXAMPLES TO CONSTANCY AND DILIGENCE. (2)It is indispensable to the well-being of mankind.II. We learned from Numbers vi, GOD'S requirements of those who desire to take the privileged position of separation to Himself. What the apostle means by his expression, "due season." Social duties and relationships.4. Kanon, as an ecclesiastical term, has a very interesting history. At length his faith, his patience, and his submission received their rich reward: "behold, a certain man clothed in linen" appeared to him and said. For, setting apart that power, which he saith himself had not used, which yet that the faithful must serve unto, he enjoins, saying, "Let him that is catechised in the word, communicate unto him that doth catechise him, in all good things:" [2531] St. Love may be compared to the rod of myrtle in the traveller's hand, which refresheth him, and keeps him from being weary in his journey. Take heed of those things which will stop the current of tears. Man says here will I rest. True, the prospect may appear to us far off, though to some it may be nearer than they think.(W. How animating the motive to perseverance and progress in grace, that the fruit of these things shall be peace and joy unspeakable for evermore!(R. )Unweariedness in well-doingH. This is needed 1. The same motives enforce constancy. An active creature as man is, there is still in him a love of ease, of repose, of luxurious rest. What is grace, as the term is here used? The next day his comrade that remained found a nugget of gold that supported him until he made a fortune. 19. "Let us not be weary for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." W. Beecher.When I dug my well, I knew that there were rocks below, and when I had thrust down the pick and spade through the easily yielding earth until they struck the rock I found no water. Forcing a way through it, and not resting in it, he finds sunshine and air and life more abundantly. We ought not to grow weary in well-doing, for God is not weary in doing good to us. It is well-doing towards man. The sculptor may die, and his bust half finished be his most significant monument. THE CHARGE OF THE APOSTLE,.1. Angels are always engaged in well-doing. It was David's prayer, "hold Thou me up and I shall be safe;" and it was Beza's prayer, "Lord, perfect what Thou hast begun in me." But don't be "disheartened" (see Greek). And is it not love, that at this moment we think, and feel, and hear, and see, amidst the enjoyment of the light of the sun, all the means of temporal being, and everything that sweetens life? For, setting apart that power, which he saith himself had not used, which yet that the faithful must serve unto, he enjoins, saying, "Let him that is catechised in the word, communicate unto him that doth catechise him, in all good things:" [2531] St. The mighty name by which we are called.III. It is something more than attention to our personal condition.2. (b)Particularly to children, for prevention is better than cure. God acts not without a plan.3. And therefore he was content to say, "And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Work on, work ever.(J. Yet he was not weary in well-doing.II. His well-doings were not to make himself a name or a praise in the earth; he was no mountebank, who for a season sought to attract the gaze and admiration of men, in order that upon the pinnacle they should raise for him he might stand and enjoy his transient life of honour and worldly reputation. Christ Himself lives and works within the Christian by the power of His Spirit.III. There is a danger lest the active servant of Christ should neglect his own private prayer and meditation and the quiet inward spiritual sustenance that is so necessary to give vigour and freshness to the external service. Merry. VI. YOU WILL MEET WITH EVILS IN YOUR SERVICE, AND BE LIABLE TO WEARINESS AND FAINTNESS. Because this evil, as described, is a fatal symtom of an unregenerate state. Constancy and perseverance. is the best answer: don't grow weary of being patient and kind and good and faithful and gentle and self-controlled. H. BeibitzGloria Crucis21ST DAY. To be engaged in doing good is to sympathize with the feelings, and to imitate the conduct of all God's saints on earth. "Let us not be weary for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Christian slept in the arbour after ascending the hill Difficulty.II. vi. The apostle doubtless understood that while the end is the first in God's purpose, it is the last in manifestation. We, not our successors, will reap.3. vi. The PROSPECT OF REWARD. (2) But we must not exclude man as a responsible and immortal being. Unreasonable expectations of an immediate harvest.4. The Christian has a persevering enemy to slay.2. 9. THE RESULT OF WELL-DOING WILL COME IN THE PROPER TIME.1. We find Daniel, in the reign of Cyrus, saying "In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks; I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled." It was when Peter followed from afar that he denied Him. Horwood. Varying ideas have been attached to them. Was it not love, to fill the universe with animated beings, and to pour the riches of beauty and happiness over creation? True piety is lovely. Viney, D. D.It is the part of religion to teach man to do well. He could see that his own season might not be God's season. Thomas, D. D.)I. The energies of goodness never rest nor take their ease.II. II. (2)Grace perhaps is at a low ebb. Does any one ask, "Why is this what are its causes?" In every duty done for God, grace calls to the work, aids in the discharge of it, makes meet for and finally bestows the promised inheritance.2. See Westcott's account of it, On the New Testament Canon, p. 498 ff. If we would not grow weary, let us pray for persevering grace. The reward promised to patient labour. Many of the houses are exceedingly grand and are finely intermixed with water and wood; yet are not too close, but so as to be sufficiently ventilated by the air. Listen to what Job says: "When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.II. Love may be compared to the rod of myrtle in the traveller's hand, which refresheth him, and keeps him from being weary in his journey. But work at it and work on. (4)Because it is always identified with our happiness. The love of sin makes sin taste sweet and this sweetness in sin bewitches the Thomas WatsonThe Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12Introductory. A. )Against weariness in well-doingJ. Watson.The husbandman doth not desire to reap till the season; he will not reap his corn while it is green, but when it is ripe; so we shall reap the reward of glory in due season; when our work is done, when our sins are purged out, when our graces are come to their full growth; then is the season of reaping; therefore let us not be weary of well-doing, but hold on in prayer, reading, and all the exercises of religion; we shall "reap in due season, if we faint not."(T. Christian slept in the arbour after ascending the hill Difficulty.II. V)LinksGalatians 6:9 NIVGalatians 6:9 NLTGalatians 6:9 ESVGalatians 6:9 NASBGalatians 6:9 KJVGalatians 6:9 Bible AppsGalatians 6:9 ParallelGalatians 6:9 Biblia ParalelaGalatians 6:9 Chinese BibleGalatians 6:9 French BibleGalatians 6:9 German BibleGalatians 6:9 CommentariesBible Hub, (4)Saturating the whole population with religious truth.(C. It is like pumping a sinking ship. )We'll doing, good doingC. He could see that his own season might not be God's season. This work is well-doing, because (1)It is in accordance with the will of God. And surely there is disgrace. (3)Fellow Christians are cold and indifferent. Two men were digging for gold in California once. (1)Some by constitution are inapt. Reflect that the work and weariness will soon be over in that land of rest where we shall be burdened no more.(H. A day is hastening on, when works, and not wishes, or projects, will determine your eternal reward. What you want is, to get fresh impulse by a reconsideration of the motives by which at first you were impelled.2. The reaping time will come.2. The first thought which claims our attention here, is this: That the present life is not designed to be a merely contemplative thing.2. V)LinksGalatians 6:9 NIVGalatians 6:9 NLTGalatians 6:9 ESVGalatians 6:9 NASBGalatians 6:9 KJVGalatians 6:9 Bible AppsGalatians 6:9 ParallelGalatians 6:9 Biblia ParalelaGalatians 6:9 Chinese BibleGalatians 6:9 French BibleGalatians 6:9 German BibleGalatians 6:9 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)Be proportionate to our well-doing. )Reaping in due seasonT. The injunction in the former of these verses appears, at first sight, to be inconsistent with the statement in the latter. Leave here before we starve, '' Jeanne Marie BouviresA Short Method Prayer! So permanence in character and conduct this what are its causes? this text is eternal ;... Men were digging for gold in California once as an ecclesiastical term, has a very history... Subject of growth in grace patience, industry, and lose the harvest season. all the conditions his! A Christian course, work left unfinished through necessity ask, `` due season we shall reap, we... 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