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Too Soon To Quit
Contributed by Robert Travis on Jan 5, 2002 (message contributor)
Summary: It is always to soon to quit.
TOO SOON TO QUIT
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:9-10 KJV)
I. PAUL SPEAKS OF A PRIVILEGE.
“Doing good”
A. THE MEANS FOR DOING GOOD
“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all
men, especially unto them who are of the household of
faith.”
B. THE MOTIVE FOR DOING GOOD
“1Co 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or
whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
“Col. 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in
the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the
Father by him.”
“I Peter 4:11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles
of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability
which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified
through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for
ever and ever. Amen”
II. PAUL SPEAKS OF A PERIL.
“Growing weary”
A. THE REASONS FOR GROWING WEARY.
1. Because of the time that is involved
2. Because thoughtlessness of individuals
(When it seems that others are not doing their share)
B. THE RESULTS OF GROWING WEARY.
1. We become critical.
2. We become callous.
III. PAUL SPEAKS OF PERSEVERING.
A. THE CONVICTION THAT IS EXPRESSED
“In due season we shall reap”
1. There is a season for preparing the soil.
2. There is a season for planting the seeds.
B. THE CONDITION THAT MUST BE FULFILLED
“If we faint not”
1. No difficulty will deter us.
2. No danger will drive us away.