Essex Congregational Remembrancer Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. I. Well-doing is an important feature of the Christian character. If it be a true and an approved maxim in common things — to be ever active in laudable pursuits is the distinguishing characteristic of a man of merit — in a high and peculiar sense may it be asserted of real Christians, that they "cease from evil, and learn to do well." II. The evil to which the Christian is exposed, and against which he is cautioned — weariness in well-doing. III. The powerful antidote to the threatening evil — "for in due season we shall reap if we faint not." In conclusion: 1. It may perhaps be thought necessary that some guard be put to the doctrine, lest grace be dishonoured, and the worthless idol of human merit be exalted. Be it then observed, as Scripture teacheth, that the work is of grace, and the reward of grace. 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. It must be remembered, that celestial honours await only the faithful unto death. Death alone must terminate exertion and fidelity. 3. What encouragement does the service of God yield, to make us valiant for the truth and patient in well-doing? "The work of righteousness shall be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever." could say, when commanded to deny Christ, "I have served Him these six and eighty years, and He has never hurt me, and shall I deny Him now?" Go and do likewise. (Essex Congregational Remembrancer.) 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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