Don’t grow weary in well doing is a prominent theme in Christian encouragement because Christians are commanded to do more than just believe the gospel, they are commanded to live the gospel of love and restoration towards all people. When this is rejected, refused, and retaliated over and over, it can make you weary and become discouraged. So, Christians need to be reminded to keep on keeping on.
- And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Galatians 6:9)
- But you, brothers, don’t be weary in doing well. (2 Thessalonians 3:13)
- Therefore, since we have this ministry through the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. (2 Corinthians 4:1)
- Don’t you know? Haven’t you heard? The LORD is the eternal God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not grow tired or weary (Isaiah 40:28)
- He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. (Isaiah 40:29)
- For consider him who has endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, that you don’t grow weary (Hebrews 12:3)
- Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:58)
- Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more. (1 Thessalonians 4:1)
For deeper study:
- 7 Christlike behaviors we need to follow Jesus’s example – Christlike people follow Jesus’s example: love, live, die, intercede, forgive, restore, and encourage. Submit to Jesus Christ and let him transform you.
- 7 ways to restore the joy of your salvation – We have all walked through the slough of despond. When that happens, we need to cry out to God to “Restore unto me the joy of your salvation.” (Psalm 51)
- 20 Things Godly Christians Do Every Day – Most Christians need to do these 20 things every day to get right with God and be godly with each other which fulfills the law and the prophets
- Traveling Light by Max Lucado – Weary travelers. You’ve seen them — everything they own crammed into their luggage. Staggering through terminals and hotel lobbies with overstuffed suitcases, trunks, duffels, and backpacks. Backs ache. Feet burn. Eyelids droop. We’ve all seen people like that. At times, we are people like that — if not with our physical luggage, then at least with our spiritual load. We all lug loads we were never intended to carry. Fear. Worry. Discontent. No wonder we get so weary. We’re worn out from carrying that excess baggage. Wouldn’t it be nice to lose some of those bags?