Amplified® Isn't He often mocked quite often everyday in all kinds of forums? See what over 145,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. He knows how much we can bear, and He wants to prepare us for the things that are coming. 24:13; Heb. That kind of psychological weariness can make us sick of body, so that we will not be able to do anything. Galatians 6:9 . It is no longer surprise. It begins to wane. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. . That is hardly a kind attitude described by chrestotes, the Greek word for kindness. 10 So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. If we are always ready to believe derogatory stories about others, what does that say about our minds? Believers in Christ are fellow-members of His body, which is the Church. KJ21. You will have reached the point of apathy. 2 Corinthians 4:17 If Satan were allowed to take away, one by one, the temporal blessings God has allowed you to have. I have written to you with my own hand: Paul’s custom, typical in the ancient world, was to dictate his letters to a secretary. As the cartoon character Pogo said, "We have met the enemy, and they is us! These are not always material blessings, however. “For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. Luke 17:5-10 The reference to the one who is taught in the word does not imply a fully developed oral instruction system, such as prevailed in the church later on, but it does point to a class of paid teachers at a surprisingly early date. It was constant pressures being applied to the mind: Economic pressures, health pressures, persecution on the church pressures, social pressures, family pressures—you name it—one coming right after the other in a wave that never seemed to end. And let us not be weary in welldoing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. If we will not believe evil reports, the discouraged talebearer will leave off his evil practice or take it elsewhere. Galatians 1:9. K.J.V. The Expositor's Bible Commentary's entry on Galatians 6:6-10 reads: Three uses of money are mentioned: 1. the support of the teacher in a Christian congregation [first tithe]; 2. the use of money to build up the Spirit rather than to feed the flesh [This is an arbitrary categorization. His only modification is that our brethren in the church have a higher claim on our resources. Hope deferred," the proverb says, "makes the heart sick." 6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. 3:16-18. Bible Language English. Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. A synonym for devotion is "attentiveness," and these people were becoming inattentive in their devotion to Christ. I. We must wait in the meantime. We do not expect the schoolmaster to give up his time to teach our children the alphabet without being paid for it, and can we suppose that it is just for any person to sit under the preaching of the gospel in order to grow wise unto salvation by it and not contribute to the support of the spiritual teacher? In Galatians 6:2, he spoke of our need to care for others in the body of Christ. The only criterion was that he needed an act of kindness performed for him in his desperately weakened situation. If we can think of this in a human sense, it was as if He were being spurned, where one of the two parties involved in a loving relationship is doing all the good things and the other is passive. The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness. Galatians 6:9 NLT. 6:9). Because they had allowed themselves to drift, they were not aware what Christ was doing for them out of His love for them. Galatians 6:9, KJV: "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." If we do not have the patience to wait until the end of the story has been written, we ought not to draw premature conclusions about whether doing God’s will “pays.”. The point is that Paul would not accept monetary compensation in order not to offend anyone. The reference here is particularly to the support of the ministers of religion Galatians 6:6, but the apostle makes the exhortation general. (1) Note the undying activity of the world. "—the chances are that the very first emotion that would hit you would be one of surprise. 9:11. The church's problems are spiritual in nature. So, there was Christ, making the effort through His apostles—through the church and His ministry by means of the Spirit—to stir them up, but they were not paying a great deal of attention. It is the Christian's responsibility not to expose the brother to further disgrace unless it be absolutely needful—as sometimes it is—but always to deal with the brother in the most gentle, kindest manner possible. That is what happened to the people in the book of Hebrews. If a person feels that his affections are abused by the one he loves, it impairs his power to grow because people tend to follow the lead of their emotions. We who are being taught are to impart to those who are teaching. Question: "What does it mean to not grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9)?" 1:6-9 Those who would establish any other way to heaven than what the gospel of Christ reveals, will find themselves wretchedly mistaken. Ga 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. AMP. So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. In terms of the ministry, from the top of the administration on down, its emphasis must be on "feeding the flock." Now the rage is beginning to give way to another reaction. I would dare say, however, this is a perfectly lawful use of the second tithe]; 3. the spending of money to help others, particularly Christians [the third tithe fund]. “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain” (1 Cor. ASV. I would not eat meat for the rest of my life." You would be ready to gather yourself together, and get up on your knees. That was described by Abraham Maslow, and it is a true cycle. Verses 6-10 are a great reminder that depending on faith in Christ for salvation doesn't mean we should avoid doing good things or obeying God's commandments. Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. You gather yourself and you get up. So we shall fulfil the law of Christ. They were feeling as though their affections for Christ were being abused. What a strange thing for a title to say. Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:9 King James Version (KJV). No slanderers would exist among us if no one received or believed slander, for when there is no demand for an article, no one will produce it. 8:18; Phil. If we hear a derogatory story about a brother or sister, should we not ask ourselves, "If someone heard this story about me, would I not want him to disbelieve it until he searched it out and made quite sure that it was true?" Christians often find their third tithe years to be abundant with all types of blessings and invaluable lessons learned. It is part of the preparation that we have to go through, to see whether or not we are going to endure to the end (Matthew 24:13). Galatians 1:6–9 No Other Gospel 6 I am astonished that you are l so quickly deserting m him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to n a different gospel— 7 o not that there is another one, but p there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. . Galatians 6 starts with describing how Spirit-led Christians serve each other by restoring those caught be sin and bearing each other's burdens. 3:7-11. Cf. He had not lost His attentiveness to them. Mt. The farmer gives and gives — getting nothing in return — until the harvest. And didn't Pharaoh mock God when he said, “And who is the Lord that I should obey His voice?” (Exodus 5:2). This response to God is similar to that of Moses – Exo. But this was pioneer work. Darby This does not deny that there are times to help out physically, but the chapter begins with, "If one sees a brother in a fault. Galatians 1:6-8. Galatians 6:9, NLT: "So let's not get tired of doing what is good. 07 Sep 2016 Womens Ministries. Bible Language English. Have you obeyed the gospel? Galatians 6:9 Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. There is no mercy for the half-hearted man; he is quickly jostled off the racecourse or crushed to pieces upon it. The farmer must not lose confidence in agricultural principles that have proven their trustworthiness. The word for load in Galatians 6:5 was a common term for a man’s backpack. or is more involved? Other examples of this kind of postscript are 1 Corinthians 16:21-24 (The salutation with my own hand – Paul) and Colossians 4:18 (This salutation by my own hand – Paul). We must be very careful about what we set our emotions upon. Imagine a farmer who, long before the harvest, got worried that the laws of nature might not work this year. Such eternal blessings are far greater than any temporary physical blessings we could receive. As soon as possible he seemed to have established a more fixed structure. (16-18) Commentary on Galatians 6:1-5 (Read Galatians 6:1-5) We are to bear one another's burdens. (1-5) To kindness towards all men, especially believers. “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” (Gal. There is also a difference in the wording Paul uses. It is a series of emotions that we go through when we are hit by a seemingly unending set of pressures. (Part Four). Cancel. Galatians 6:9-10 It has first priority, not the preaching of the gospel to the world. 15:58). As one foot is pushing you up off the ground, and just as you get up again—wham!, right in the ol' kisser. Each day's page from the book "Obeying the Gospel" delivered to you by email. Since it is only a matter of time before the Christian shall “reap” divine reward (verse 8), then he is “not” to “be weary in well doing.” Luke 12:16-17 In the short term, doing what is right may not always “work” or be “effective” by our standards of judgment. I.S.V. Paul's policy was apparently to preach the gospel without receiving money, preferring to earn his living as a tent maker. Galatians 6:9. Galatians 6:9, NASB: "Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary." This is the same principle in which he is instructing the Galatian brethren. 1 Corinthians 15:58 And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Have You Obeyed the Gospel? The quality of character that Job is known for is the one we need. Only those who plant God's Spirit in this life, through faith in Christ, will harvest eternal life. Unweariedness in Well-doing. A.S.V. (December 30). This may be partly because of such misguided expectations that Christians "shouldn't have such problems," "shouldn't be causing such offenses," "should know better than that," or many other accusations about character and personality flaws that we might make. The Bereans "received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so" (Acts 17:10-11). How quickly they forgot that without Him we can do nothing (John 15:5)! Galatians 6:9 . (12-15) A solemn blessing. Daily motivation to act on our faith. . There is so much to do and, it seems, so few to do it. By this time the anger is giving way to rage. John W. Ritenbaugh Galatians 6:9. We then set our wills to do what we like to do. Eventually, brethren, you are going to come to the place where you think, "I don't care what he does any more. In its broader context, Galatians 6:1-10 has spiritual matters more directly in mind than physical needs. He will reason to himself, "Though this thing is true, and I am very sorry, why should I spread it to others?" Unfortunately, the fellowship of a local congregation is frequently the most difficult place to do good in the right spirit. Galatians 6:7-9 . Job 1:1-2:10. But you drag yourself again, just as you confront the problems that hit your life. Whatever others may have done, have you responded rightly to the glad tidings of salvation in Jesus Christ? (6-11) The Galatians guarded against the judaizing teachers. As the Golden Rule is commonly recited, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.". Galatians 6:9. God has called the weak of this world, and we have brought our character weaknesses and odd personality traits with us into the church. 6:9), there are at least three things we must do. Will such an attitude produce unity, peace, and warm, loving fellowship? But he would often personally write a short portion at the end, both to authenticate the letter and to add a personal touch.i. I just wish he would stop." 4:17. He commands us to open our hands wide to the poor, and He says it will be as though we are loaning the money to Him. But Galatians 6:9 says, "Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart." Heaven is worth whatever hardships we may endure in the short term – 2 Cor. 21:19 NKJV). Version. Chapter Context Galatians 5 wrapped up with a focus on what it means to be led by God's Spirt. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} And let us not be weary in well doing. By paying to God what we owe Him (that is, His tithes), He rewards us with blessings. It doesn't mean, of course, … Cf. The patient person takes the long view — e.g. Galatians 6:9 Womens Ministries 2016-09-07. We are to be doing good, and we are especially instructed to perform those acts for the members of the church. By email each Saturday. “By your endurance you will gain your lives” (ESV). 6:11,12. At the proper time, we can give correction in meekness, considering our own weaknesses. Why do you serve God? These Galatians felt that, because He had not returned according to their expectations, and because Christ and the Father had allowed them to go through persecutions—both economic and social—they were being neglected. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up." Paul did not want this. Cancel. Storing up spiritual treasures in heaven is far more important than physical prosperity. Compare all. Luke : But God knew Job would be faithful whether it was to Job’s advantage in the short term or not. Imagine a farmer who resented his “ungrateful” fields because he worked and worked for them, and they never gave anything to him . However, the Galatians were instead looking longingly at the world for gratification and relief. To get what Galatians 6:9 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity. Galatians 6:9 Context. "I go and prepare a place for you," He says in John 14:2. John Eadie's Commentary on Galatians, Ephesians, Colossians and Philippians. Weekly themes for families to discuss. To Smyrna, Christ said, “Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Human beings are very emotional creatures. God has put within the church all the factors, materials, and opportunities we need to work out our salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12). We are to "be there" for them, not as a "know-it-all," but as a "maybe-this-will-help.". God does not promise to make us wealthy but that our relationship with Him will prosper. Still, you gather yourself together and stand up again, and, wham!—you get hit right in the kisser again, and down you go. Solomon observed that in this life the race is not always to the swift – Eccl. 1 Timothy 5:8. It is a principle that what we like to do, we gradually become. They thus allowed themselves to follow the lead of their emotions. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. ii. There is all too often so much ingratitude among those whom we try to help that we become disheartened. Adam Clark, commenting on the phrase "communicate to him that teaches," remarks: Contribute to the support of the man who has dedicated himself to teach the work of the ministry, and who gives up his time and his life to preach the gospel. Gary Henry – WordPoints.com + AreYouaChristian.com. We must not to take an accusing attitude toward God for His seeming indifference to our problems. Version. John W. Ritenbaugh You no longer care. John W. Ritenbaugh See with what large letters I have written to you with my own hand!a. A teaching we can glean from the Parable of the Good Samaritan is that the Samaritan did not inquire whether the wounded man was "one of his own." The word “weary” means to be spiritless, exhausted, lose heart, despair. "Hope deferred," the proverb says, "makes the heart sick." He is working with us on a daily basis, forgiving us, leading us, being patient with us, and providing for us. We need to confront this because things are not going to get any better! Richard T. Ritenbaugh In I Corinthians 8, Paul says, "I would not eat meat at all if it were to offend anyone. . Young's . 1 Timothy 5:8 Cf. 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