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

2. 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
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3. 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

4. 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
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5. Weariness in the New Testament
κοπιάω, (kopiaō) – to tire, (from labor)
John 4:6 – Jesus was wearied from His journey
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6. Weariness in the New Testament μόχθῳ, (mochthō) – hard labor
2 Corinthians 11:27– Paul’s “boasting” – weariness and toil
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7. 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
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8. 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.
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9. 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: the LORD is wearied (He has tolerated enough!)
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10. 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
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11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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
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15. 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!
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16. 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 John 2: Matthew 6:24
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17. 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
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18. Dealing with weariness
Associate with others – Especially the godly Proverbs 27:17, 11:25 Romans 12:16
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19. 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: Corinthians 15:58
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20. Are you weary?
Where will you turn?