vi. Weariness of mind and of body is common to most men. VI. See Westcott's account of it, On the New Testament Canon, p. 498 ff. 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. SOME PLACES WHERE WE ARE LIABLE TO GROW WEARY.1. VII How to grow in Charles Grandison FinneyLectures on Revivals of ReligionPrincely Service. No, says God, that is not what I mean for you. (4)Because it is always identified with our happiness. 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. "Due season" is God's time, not ours. R. Reynolds, B. 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." One lay down to die; the ether, seeing his awful condition, began to rub, chafe, and rouse him. .'--GAL. )Perseverance in well-doingJ. If you say a man is doing well, you mean to say that a man is increasing in his wealth, his influence, or his connections. Study the history of Jesus of Nazareth. Hope breeds patience, and patience breeds perseverance. It is, indeed, beautiful beyond expression. Rhys Jenkins.)WearinessH. 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. Now mark, brethren, what the text says, "Let us not be weary in well-doing." Then I might urge the exhortation by a reference to the self-discipline which is secured by perseverence especially perseverence in a course of self-denial.4. First, you shall reap spiritual advantage. Let us look at that expression a moment. He shows what they intend that preach circumcision.14. The sixteenth chapter of the second book of that memorable review of his literary career, contains corrections of certain points on which he believed that he had not been sufficiently accurate in these discussions. (5)The difficulty of the work.III. 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. The want of spirituality of mind.7. But don't be "disheartened" (see Greek). If we weary in well-doing, we shall be the only recreants from duty. Watson.It is a strange sight, to see a busy devil, and an idle Christian.2. Another principle of unwearied well-doing and increasing righteousness, is the conviction that holiness is necessary as a qualification of the Christian fellowship. He who loves the world, is never weary of following the world; he who loves God will never be weary of serving Him" that is the reason why the saints and angels in heaven are never weary of praising and worshipping God; because their love to God is perfect, and love turns service into delight. The Apostle has been exhorting to unwearied well-doing, on the ground of the certain coming of the harvest season. WE HAVE ABUNDANT ENCOURAGEMENT IN THE PROSPECT OF REWARD.1. Practically, we plan for this life and this only. Study the history of Jesus of Nazareth. The smallest grain of faith is a deathless and incorruptible germ, which will yet plant the heavens and cover the earth with harvests of imperishable glory. 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. On account then of these either occupations of the servants of God, or bodily infirmities, which cannot be altogether wanting, not only doth the Apostle permit the needs of saints to be supplied by good believers, but also most wholesomely exhorteth. The original means "loosened." The lesson of constant, patient, Christlike effort, learnt once, is learnt for eternity. 9. We learned from Numbers vi, GOD'S requirements of those who desire to take the privileged position of separation to Himself. It is, indeed, beautiful beyond expression. The sixteenth chapter of the second book of that memorable review of his literary career, contains corrections of certain points on which he believed that he had not been sufficiently accurate in these discussions. "In due season we shall reap if we faint not" (Gal. The original means "loosened." Varying ideas have been attached to them. IV. How much is there to induce this spirit, and to render the exhortation against it appropriate. "We shall reap."1. They were less thoughtful than when she took charge of them. On account of the indolence of our nature.2. What the injunction "to grow in grace" does not mean. Death alone must terminate exertion and fidelity.3. Help others. The sculptor may die, and his bust half finished be his most significant monument. The great battle of life is with this heavy, weard, languid flesh, that ties us to the dust. The harvest will come in due season.4. The first thought which claims our attention here, is this: That the present life is not designed to be a merely contemplative thing.2. We know from experience, that perseverance, either with respect to earthly or heavenly things, is scarcely ever without success. Do two things. 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. And to address it to me, who felt so often tired, and yet by His grace was enabled to persevere! ship: for thou mayest be no longer steward."III. Being invited to tea by Madam de Vassenaar (one of the first quality in the Hague), I waited upon her in the afternoon. THE ENCOURAGING PROSPECT ANNEXED TO THE CHARGE "For in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." R. Reynolds, B. )Unwearied in errorH. (4) Because there is an end which will fulfil all our hope for humanity in sight. 3. x. We have many bright examples of patience and perseverence in well-doing, to encourage us not to be weary in it.5. Strengthens our faith in the power of well-doing.3. H. Spurgeon.s: I. While I was doing it it was not pleasant, but after I had got through it was permanent refreshment. The love of sin is like a stone in the pipe which hinders the current of water. vi. Paul was thus content to look forward to the time when he should reap the reward of his labours, The husbandman was first to endure toil, that afterwards he might receive the joy of the harvest.(J. 2 and 3.) It is not enough that we being in the ways of God, that we set out in the paths of piety, but we must persevere in them; we must endure to the end; for he alone "that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved."3. 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. It is assumed, however, that there is a strong temptation to grow weary in well-doing, to cease from good activities. Ah! )The difficulty of well-doingH. . It is, indeed, beautiful beyond expression. The entering of the law, both in the commands and curses, is to make sin abound, that grace may superabound, so that both rods and threatenings Hugh BinningThe Works of the Rev. (Admonition 28.) Differently to be admonished are those who are bound in wedlock and those who are free from the ties of wedlock. 9). Could we get it all in a small compass, as Job had it (Job 29:11-17), we could put our hands to it with some hope of success. And to holy David indeed it might more justly be said, that he ought not to have been angry; no, not with one however ungrateful and rendering evil for good; yet if, as man, anger did steal over him, he ought not to have let it so prevail, that he should swear to do a thing which either by giving way to his rage he should do, or by breaking his oath leave undone. )Against weariness in well-doingJ. Ah! Cultivate the grace of forbearance.3. It is not only for Christ's sake that it toils, but in Christ's spirit. The absence of variety is painful, and transforms the period over which it extends into a desert a sandy plain; while, were there to be the entire negation of variety, life would be insupportable, and, like solitary confinement would soon become the harbinger of death. I have done so much that at least I may be satisfied. (2)If you don't sow the devil will. 6) in imprinting Himself on the soul, impresses the characters of His different states; and to bear all the states of Jesus Christ is far more sublime, than merely Madame GuyonA Short and Easy Method of PrayerGrowth in Grace. We may wear our hearts out, and in the end all will go down. 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. Love makes a man that he is never weary. The human body, therefore, must be regarded. Parkes Cadman is one of the many immigrant clergymen who have attained to fame in American pulpits. "Be not weary in well-doing." I shall pursue the following method: I. Against this weariness St. Paul here warns us, and he unfolds his thought in a parable. He suc-ceeded, and the exertion of helping to save his friend, kindled a glow of warmth in himself. I encouraged her to "labour and to wait." Whatever power can afford to rest, the power of evil never grows weary.3. He began to shovel it away, but there seemed to be such a mountain of it he threw down his shovel in despair saying: "I can never clear away all that snow." (2)Grace perhaps is at a low ebb. and not weary of well-doing.12. It will be objected that, by this way, mysteries will not be made known. Do he must and will. By bearing the Cross.IV. It is just the contrary; they are given to the soul in reality. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth Doing Good to All'As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all. Angels are always engaged in well-doing. Believer! What is proof of growth in grace. 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. This is a sin natural to us; but there are few greater enemies to vital godliness than it is.2. W. Text--But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.--2 Pet. In judicious labour.2. The mighty name of "Christian" combines many of the strongest arguments to unwearying service.1. The third persevering grace is love. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth October 20. Lift up Rev. The seasons revolve, and each appears clad in a different garb. The entering of the law, both in the commands and curses, is to make sin abound, that grace may superabound, so that both rods and threatenings Hugh BinningThe Works of the Rev. In growth of character.2. I will make my home in these pleasant surroundings. . Nor is this all there is the spirit of self-complacency. 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. Thomas, D. D., J. F. Stevenson.I. And the boy looks from the beginning of his arithmetic through to the last page, and says: "I shall never get through that."2. 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. It is very important when we hear an exhortation to consider the character of the person who gives it. 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