So, for instance, you remember he puts Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureThe Glory of the Cross"God forbid that I should glory save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ."--GAL. A third thought suggested by the view given us in the text of the Christian's vocation is that the believer is endowed, by God, with the capacity for imparting blessing to his fellow-men. To be engaged in doing good is to sympathize with the feelings, and to imitate the conduct of all God's saints on earth. But the word "results" is a very indefinite kind of word. No; weariness in some form or other is the result of our infirmities, and as long as human nature remains what it is, the mind and the body will sink under its pressure. (2) But we must not exclude man as a responsible and immortal being. SOME PLACES WHERE WE ARE LIABLE TO GROW WEARY.1. That we may hold on a Christian course, let us labour for three persevering graces. Whatever power can afford to rest, the power of evil never grows weary.3. The original sense, "a straight rod" or "line," determines all its religious applications, which begin with St. Paul's use of it for a prescribed sphere of apostolic work (2 Cor. H. GerberdingThe Way of Salvation in the Lutheran ChurchAnd to Holy David Indeed it Might More Justly be Said22. Have strong faith in the promises: "My word shall not return unto Me void it shall prosper" (Isaiah 55:11). The third principle of unwearied stedfastness and increase in the work of the Lord, is a conviction of the evil of sin. To the perfect Christian, Christ is not so much the motive as the spring: a fountain springing up to all beautiful, joyful, and blessed work for mankind.II. Take heed of those things which will stop the current of tears. It is nothing for Him to speak to that child that you cannot affect, and the work is done. H. GerberdingThe Way of Salvation in the Lutheran ChurchAnd to Holy David Indeed it Might More Justly be Said22. But if we walk in light, or righteousness, then we have communion with the Father and His Son; and, cherished by the rays of Divine light from the Sun of Righteousness, graces spring up, and virtues flourish in our lives, as the tender herb with the fostering warmth and dew of heaven.5. The third principle of unwearied stedfastness and increase in the work of the Lord, is a conviction of the evil of sin. (2)Grace perhaps is at a low ebb. Keep near to the Master. Two travellers crossing the Alps were freezing to death. It is well-doing towards man. And to address it to me, who felt so often tired, and yet by His grace was enabled to persevere! How soon does a spirit of weariness creep over us in our spiritual career. There is no prophet whose office and commission is only for judgment, nay, to speak the truth, it is mercy that premises threatenings. Direct you to the motive adverted to by the apostle. It may be found in the depths of the valley, amid streams and rocks, or in the city, amid lofty towers, temples, and palaces, where the "Te Deums" of thankful hearts may meet and swell into one of earth's loudest anthems before the throne of heaven.3. Place yourself amid its events. The lad became a man. In judicious labour.2. )The beauty of a Christian is to hold on in pietyT. And here we see the importance, if we first consider what was the issue of the apostle's labours. Do you ask me, then, what kind of reaping you shall have? Would God that those of us who now preach the gospel of Jesus Christ might utter some word that will resound in helpfulness and in redemption long after we are dead!(Dr. (1) We are not necessarily so because our affections are not so lively as they once were. (2) Because these words are sustained and enforced by the infinite patience and mercy of God. (1) The weight of the flesh. Now there seem to be three important particulars suggested to us here.1. To give you an instance of the use which is always made of it, I may mention the place where we are told that the Jews found fault with Christ because He made Himself equal with God, saying that God was His Father: "My Father worketh hitherto, and I work." Coming to this country about 1895 he was appointed pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Metropolitan Tabernacle, New York. II. 10. Observe the spirit by which those. 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. Do he must and will. 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. The apostle doubtless understood that while the end is the first in God's purpose, it is the last in manifestation. Whatever power can afford to rest, the power of evil never grows weary.3. III. Are the ranks of evil weary? God knows this tendency of man's mind, and has provided for it for what is there that does not change? vi. (6)Often our labours appear useless, and we are in danger of being discouraged.2. 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. Spiritual exhaustion worry.3. And if the least of us could only anticipate the eternal issues that will probably, 'As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all. Well-doing is not the doing of the superstitious, the formalist, the exclusive, the recluse, nor the training of any peculiar faculty of the soul, but the training of the entire man under the master impulse of love. Well-doing must respect ourselves. V. What is not proof of growth in grace. Whatever power can afford to rest, the power of evil never grows weary.3. What it does mean. Love makes a man that he is never weary. Was there any symptom of yielding, of inconstancy there?3. They shall enter into the joy of their Lord. "For, in due season, ye shall reap if ye faint not." "I bear in my body," Jeanne Marie BouviresA Short Method Of Prayer And Spiritual TorrentsTranslator's Introductory Notice. He has VariousThe World's Great Sermons, Volume 10On Mysteries --God Gives them Here in Reality. (3) The immense difficulty and intricacy of the work, and the evil it brings in its train. It was when Peter looked on the waves that he began to sink.2. 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. Then, thirdly, this weariness springs from the trials, to which "well-doing" frequently exposes individuals.4. Social duties and relationships.4. God knows this tendency of man's mind, and has provided for it for what is there that does not change? Zeal is sometimes without knowledge, and zeal is often without patience; we look for the oak, without giving the acorn time to germinate; we desire to gather the cool and delicious fruit, forgetful of the preliminary processes of vegetation. Work on, work ever.(J. 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." Our ways of doing good may often be antiquated and cumbrous. Sunday School teaching is sowing. )Christian enduranceW. It is something more than attention to our personal condition.2. The weary and hopeless outnumber the careless, if one may judge by the eager throng which presses into the field when some direct, immediate good is set before them as capable of being done. She received us with that easy openness and affability which is almost peculiar to Christians John WesleyThe Journal of John Wesley"Hear the Word of the Lord, Ye Rulers of Sodom, Give Ear unto the Law of Our God, Ye People of Gomorrah,"Isaiah i. The reference in these words is probably to the cruel custom of branding slaves as we do cattle, with initials or signs, to show their ownership. What the injunction "to grow in grace" does not mean. (5)Satan and the world will be against us, so that we must fight and wrestle even in doing good. When it comes it will abundantly repay us.The present reward is (1)The conversion of the children. (c)You strike at the root of sin in seeking the regeneration of a child.2. We learned from Numbers vi, GOD'S requirements of those who desire to take the privileged position of separation to Himself. The necessary power Will be given to all who attempt it.III. )Motives to perseveranceT. vi. Opportunities are few; and if we would do good, they must be seized. H. BeibitzGloria Crucis, 21ST DAY. Then there is another reason which ought to excite us to perseverance: the account we must render. Because this evil, as described, is a fatal symtom of an unregenerate state. . The path is as much the king's highway as ever; its banks as green, its turns as beautiful, its trees as picturesque: but you have become weary, and your footsteps have flagged. 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." Differently to be admonished are those who are bound in wedlock and those who are free from the ties of wedlock. Are the ranks of evil weary? That season may not be ours, as, doubtless, many times it is not: that season may not be ours, not the one which we, in our fleshly wisdom, should choose; but it is the season which God chooses, the season which is best adapted, which is most peculiarly suited for the purpose of mercy and truth meeting together, and righteousness and peace kissing each other. Do the men of the world even respect a backslider? The text speaks of "fainting." Let us, in conclusion, consider the reason which the apostle urges for our observance of this injunction. Our ways of doing good may often be antiquated and cumbrous. Nor is this all there is the spirit of self-complacency. VII. In order to do good it is necessary 1. In this busy working world, the inactive, the disappointed, the weary, are soon trodden down and destroyed.2. Now there seem to be three important particulars suggested to us here.1. VI. Another of the hindrances to which "well-doing" of this kind is exposed, is the tendency of our machinery to wear out, and our own disposition not unfrequently to hurry it off the field. This is the argument urged by the apostle in our text: "for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." They were less thoughtful than when she took charge of them. The rivalry of other workers.II. "Brethren, the time is short." You will be tempted to grow weary. It may be found in the wide waste of sands, in the vast wilderness, where the tent of the pilgrims is erected, and from beneath the spread of its canvas may be heard the earnest breathings of a humble and contrite spirit. There may be, of course, work left unfinished through necessity. That we may hold on a Christian course, let us labour for three persevering graces. We found also in the conclusion of the same chapter the overflow of GOD'S love in the rich and comprehensive blessing which so appropriately follows, and forms the connecting link between Nazarite separation and the princely service set forth in Chap. God acts not without a plan.3. VI. 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." The harvest will come in due season.4. The Greek Samuel DavidsonThe Canon of the BibleThe Beautiful HagueWhen we came to the Hague, though we had heard much of it, we were not disappointed. Now there seem to be three important particulars suggested to us here.1. )We'll doing, good doingC. .'--GAL. First, the rivalry of other workers forbids weariness.1. The second thing to regard is, the manner in which this duty is to be performed; that is to say, unweariedly: "Let us not be weary in well-doing." THE CHARGE OF THE APOSTLE,.1. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth Doing Good to All'As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all. A. Such necessary business in life as does not minister pleasure.2. IV. Remember the evil one never gets discouraged or weary.4. And, "let us not be weary," etc. Do he must and will. If left to itself--to the undisturbed development of G. Watson. Not only is a desire for novelty sometimes the occasion of weariness in well-doing something is to be attributed to the influence of sloth. )Perseverence in well-doingW. Direct you to the motive adverted to by the apostle. That's OK. Reflect that the work and weariness will soon be over in that land of rest where we shall be burdened no more.(H. There are nine hindrances of mourning. Do he must and will. Kanon, as an ecclesiastical term, has a very interesting history. Macknight, D. D.)A caution against declension in the ways of practical pietyJohn Rodgers, D. D.I. It is quite true that we cannot very well separate these, for, as Seneca says, "He that does good to another man does good also unto himself, not only in the consequences, but in the very act of doing it, for the conscience of well-doing is an ample reward." The energies of goodness never rest nor take their ease.II. 14. While I was doing it it was not pleasant, but after I had got through it was permanent refreshment. He sees the triumph of all that you struggle for, the defeat of all that you hate. Does any one ask, "Why is this what are its causes?" )The beauty of a Christian is to hold on in pietyT. The third persevering grace is love. What, however, we have to do is to be faithful, to endure patiently our burdens, and to press onward in the strength of faith and hope.2. THERE IS WELL-DOING OR GOODNESS THAT IS INCUMBENT ON US, viz., sowing to the Spirit. A. On the other hand, "well-doing" exacts a perpetual conflict with the evil tendencies of our nature. The bestowment of rewards is a feature of God's government, as the doctrine which teaches it is a doctrine both of Scripture and of providence.(J. In this busy working world, the inactive, the disappointed, the weary, are soon trodden down and destroyed.2. Reflect that the work and weariness will soon be over in that land of rest where we shall be burdened no more.(H. The original sense, "a straight rod" or "line," determines all its religious applications, which begin with St. Paul's use of it for a prescribed sphere of apostolic work (2 Cor. Perseverence will bring success, success will inspire courage, courage will bring victory, and victory will be followed by glory.3. Again: unwearied continuance in "well-doing" has the distinct promise of success.(G. They toiled a good while and got nothing. Weariness. HOW TO PREVENT WEARINESS IN WELL-DOING.1. The sculptor may die, and his bust half finished be his most significant monument. The assurance of certain reward is a sufficient motive to perseverance under every temptation to weariness. One morning a man found the snow all piled up before his door. Observe the spirit by which those. So in His "own season" that is, the season which is peculiarly adapted for the purpose; the season which God knows to be the most appropriate; the season that shall best fit in to all the other declarations which God shall make of His majesty, His justice, and His power, as well as His love, His mercy, and His grace: at that time "we shall reap, if we faint not." And this supposes that we have been converted from the evil of our ways, for we cannot do well in the ways of depravity and practical evil.2. vi. VI. II. It is just the contrary; they are given to the soul in reality. What the apostle means by his expression, "due season." It is the casket which contains the most precious of all jewels. Another cause of this weariness is the want of success.5. The man who labours most for the good of others is most effectively employed in training his own soul. B. "Even the youths shall faint and be weary but they that wait on God shall renew their strength" (Isaiah 60:30).4. Another of the hindrances to which "well-doing" of this kind is exposed, is the tendency of our machinery to wear out, and our own disposition not unfrequently to hurry it off the field. 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." The sculptor may die, and his bust half finished be his most significant monument. "Let us not be Weary in Well-Doing" (Gal. (3) This endurance is life's grand lesson. To resist the evil world.III. 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