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Men grow weary over many things, Prov. 25:17 Neighbors Marriage Children Job

Satan wants us to lose heart Rob our zeal and fervor Destroy our diligence Drain our hope and joy

Widow & Unjust judge, Lk. 18:2-8 Just God VS. unjust judge Beloved elect VS. despised widow Cries of many VS. petition of one

God answers prayers, Mt. 6:7-13 In time of need, Heb. 4:14-16 For our benefit, 2 Cor. 12:7-10 ∙ Righteous man, Jas. 5:16-18 ∙ According to His will, 1 Jn. 5:14, 15

Ministry of the Spirit, 2 Cor. 3:3-12 Greatest message ever, 1 Tim. 1:11 Handle it properly, 2 Cor. 4:1-4

Persevere in persecution, 2 Cor. 4:7-18 Treasure that others need Will meet resistance Life may be threatened Compelled to speak Look beyond immediate

Even when others are in tribulation, Eph. 3:8-12 Their persecutions Doing it for you, others, & the Lord

Individual responsibilities, Gal. 6:1-6 Reap what you sow, Gal. 6:7, 8 Do not give up, Gal. 6:9, 10

Be benevolent, 2 Thes. 3:6-13 Some unworthy Others still worthy ∙ Widows ∙ Orphans ∙ Handicap ∙ Down trodden

Men grow weary over many things, Prov. 25:17 Neighbors Marriage Children Job

Satan want us to lose heart Rob our zeal and fervor Destroy our diligence Drain our hope and joy