1. Gal. 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

2. In the Work Place Lose interest Exhausted ~ emotionally, physically Feeling of lack of control Loss of purpose and energy

3. Causes Difficult to say ‘No’ Under intense pressure Difficult to delegate Trying to achieve too much

4. Solution Re-evaluate your goals Evaluate demands on you If excessive then reduce Involve other people

5. Learn Stress management Get support of friends / family Follow healthy lifestyle Develop a relaxing hobby Acknowledge humanity

6. Definition Gal.6:9 “Be not weary in well doing” Some get tired of doing good Lose heart - give up Some fall away - backsliders

7. Who ? Preachers - Elders - Deacons Bible Class Teachers Song leaders Any member

8. What causes - Excuses 1. Bearing too much of the Load 2. We have done enough 3. Not appreciated 4. Criticism 5. Lack of nourishment 6. Monotony and drudgery 7. Lack of Results

9. 1. Bearing Too much of the Load Others spend time and money on things of this earth Matt. 6:19-20 - treasures in heaven Mark 6:31 “rest awhile” “The best bridge between hope and despair is often a good night’s rest.”

10. 2. We have done enough We cannot retire Work 10,000 Hours Worship 30 years Give 15% of income 30 years Eph. 2:8-9 Do not earn salvation

11. 3. Not appreciated Often true Express gratitude to others Rom. 13:7 “honour” 1 Pet. 2:17 “Honour all men” God never forgets or overlooks !

12. 4. Criticism We are serving God, not man Please God and then it does not matter what men may say. Gal. 1:10 Heb. 6:10

13. 5. Lack of Nourishment Can’t work without food Must not neglect private prayer and meditation Inward spiritual sustenance is necessary 1 Tim. 5:18

14. 6. Monotony and drudgery Christ is watching All members are important 1 Cor. 12:14-31

15. 7. Lack of Results “In due season we shall reap if we faint not.” Gal. 6:9 Harvest comes after seed-time. Time for growth and maturity

16. Gal. 5:22-23 = “longsuffering” Patience Col. 1:10-11 “...patience and longsuffering with joyfulness.” Longsuffering is the Over-all solution

17. Gal. 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Give up quit Eternal life

18. “And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.” Matt. 10:22

19. “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Cor. 15:58

20. “For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.” Heb. 12:3

21. “Let us never tire of doing right, for at the proper season we shall reap our harvest, if we do not grow weary.” Gal. 6:9 T.C.N.T.

22. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 arthurpigman@cybrtyme.com www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Evening March 11, 2007