Let Us Not Grow Weary Galatians 6:9 WEARINESS Let Us Not Grow Weary Galatians 6:9

Weariness Weary – being extremely tired or fatigued, exhausted – physical or mental We must address this or it can cause great damage: Accidents at work & home We break things Inferior work Negative moods WEARINESS

Neglect our responsibilities Do inferior work Weariness Spiritually: We let down our guard Neglect our responsibilities Do inferior work Give up or quit (in certain areas) WEARINESS

Weariness in the New Testament κάμητε, (kamēte) – to be fatigued Hebrews 12:3 – consider Him, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls Revelation 2:3 - have not become weary WEARINESS

Weariness in the New Testament κοπιάω, (kopiaō) – to tire, (from labor) John 4:6 – Jesus was wearied from His journey WEARINESS

Weariness in the New Testament μόχθῳ, (mochthō) – hard labor 2 Corinthians 11:27– Paul’s “boasting” – weariness and toil WEARINESS

Weariness in the New Testament ἐγκακέω, (enkakeō) – to be disheartened, lose heart Galatians 6:9 – let us not grow weary in doing good 2 Thessalonians 3:13 WEARINESS

Weariness in the Old Testament Malachi 1:13 – “Oh, what a weariness!” Proverbs 26:15, The lazy man buries his hand in the bowl; It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. WEARINESS

Weariness in the Old Testament Isaiah 40:28-30 – the Creator neither faints nor is weary… those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength… run and not be weary Malachi 2:17, Isaiah 43:24 the LORD is wearied (He has tolerated enough!) WEARINESS

Can be physical or mental Causes of weariness Can be physical or mental Sometimes we cause it by the decisions we make – neglect, over-exertion, wrongful conduct WEARINESS

Conflict with an ungodly world Ingratitude of those we are serving Causes of weariness Conflict with an ungodly world Ingratitude of those we are serving Indifference Monumental tasks Opposition and criticism Fatigue Failure to see results WEARINESS

Causes of weariness Am I guilty of causing my brethren to be weary? Ungodly attitudes and actions – weary godly leaders, those struggling and the weak Ingratitude as we receive from God and others Indifference – we don’t care whether God is pleased OR about our brethren WEARINESS

Am I guilty of causing my brethren to be weary? Causes of weariness Am I guilty of causing my brethren to be weary? No help as we do the Lord’s work (cf. Galatians 6:5, 2) Opposition and constant criticism (Galatians 5:15, Mark 9:42) Fatigue in doing the work Failure to see results WEARINESS

Dealing with weariness Realize it is normal – Even Jesus grew weary (John 4:6). So did Paul Know its cause – is it something you should be controlling? Sinful struggles, procrastination WEARINESS

Dealing with weariness Rest – We need rest Jesus rested – Mark 6:31, Luke 9:10, Matthew 14:13. You need to rest or you will “burn out” Just get back to work! WEARINESS

Dealing with weariness Simplification – is that which is wearying you necessary? Are our lives filled with clutter and worldly distractions so that we don’t have time to rest 1 John 2:15-17 Matthew 6:24 WEARINESS

Dealing with weariness Draw closer to God – He does not wear out – Isaiah 40:28-30 Personal study – Romans 15:4, Philippians 4:8-9 Prayer – 1 Peter 5:7, James 5:16, Philippians 4:6-7 He knows – Revelation 2:2-3 Matthew 11:28-30 WEARINESS

Dealing with weariness Associate with others – Especially the godly Proverbs 27:17, 11:25 Romans 12:16 WEARINESS

Dealing with weariness Don’t give up – Galatians 6:9 Hebrews 10:36 Keep your eye on the end goal – Hebrews 12:3 Colossians 3:1-2 1 Corinthians 15:58 WEARINESS

Are you weary? Where will you turn?