John Hagee (December-14-2021) Daily Devotional: Galatians
Galatians
The Galatians were a Gallic(Celtic) people of the Hellenistic period that dwelt mainly in the north central regions of Asia Minor or Anatolia, in what was known as Galatia, in today's Turkey. In their origin they were a part of the great migration which invaded Macedon, led by Brennus. The ori…
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What does Galatians 6/9 mean?
What Does Galatians 6:9 Mean? Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. The simple gospel of grace is to come to Christ and believe - for we are saved by grace alone and not by doing good works, lest any may should boast.
What is the parallel of Galatians 6 6?
Probably the closest parallel to Galatians 6:6 is 1 Corinthians 9:11 where Paul says, "If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits?" I see four implications of Galatians 6:6 that I want to mention briefly.
Why do we need Galatians 6-9 today?
That is why we need Galatians 6:9 today—that is why we’ll need Galatians 6:9 in each day ahead in this precious work in which we have been called to—to glorify God in our lives—to glorify God in His church—and that it may all glorify God in this community to bring others to Christ. So I say to you don’t give up—look up and live up.
What does Paul write to the Galatians in the Bible?
Paul writes to the Galatians… Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. The title of the message this morning is, “Don’t give up—look up and live up.”
What do we learn from Galatians 6 9?
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
What does it mean to not grow weary while doing good?
How to Not Grow Weary. God does not rescue us from sin and death to then do nothing. He means for his people to give their lives, what precious little time we have, to “doing good.” As we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10).
Do not get tired of doing what's right?
'So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up. '
What does household of faith mean?
They may be one individual or an entire family. They are honored and remembered not by worldly standards but for their simple majestic faith. They have placed obedience to God as their sacred obligation. They love him. They trust him.
Why do we become weary?
It is the result of misguided motives. Perhaps we become driven by the fear of people. We are preoccupied with not wanting to let someone down. If our fear of people transcends our fear of God, we default into performance-based living.
What does grow weary mean?
To grow weary = to become tired or sick of something. For example: After two hours of studying, the students began to grow weary. Mike has grown weary of living in his hometown. He wants to move.
Who is the household of God?
Every member, young and old, is a member of the household of God. ' (Eph. 2:19.) As true believers in Christ, as Christians, we have gladly taken His name upon us.
What does the Bible say about taking care of the household of faith?
“But if someone doesn't provide for their own family, and especially for a member of their household, they have denied the faith. They are worse than those who have no faith.” The Good News: If you do not love and care for your family, especially your immediate family, then you are denying your faith in God.
What does the Bible say about the household of faith?
Heavenly Father, by your grace and through your Son, continue to grow all of our homes into households of faith. Want to share more with your family about the works of Jesus bringing a whole household to faith? Read John 4:43-53, and discuss it together.
Explanation and Commentary on Galatians 6:9
In this section of the Book of Galatians, the Apostle Paul is writing about doing good to others, especially those of the family of God. He lays out the principle of sowing and reaping, using the imagery of agriculture to teach his point. No farmer expects a harvest if he has not planted at the proper time.
Interpretation of the Key Parts of Galatians 6:9
Paul includes himself in the admonishment. Ministers are part of the sheep of God’s pasture. Even the ones called to full-time ministry can grow weary of the work if they lose sight of the harvest and the One who called them.
Biblical Translations of Galatians 6:9
NIV Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Let Us Not Become Weary In Doing Good
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Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I am grateful for these lessons. Help me to continue to do the little things that I should do – even when frustrated at the lack of results. Help me to see that these instructions are building my character, for use in your kingdom.
What does Galatians 6:9 mean?
Galatians 6:9 – And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. When things are challenging or trying the temptation is always there to give up. And in the good work of the church there is always a temptation to give up because the fruit—the harvest—is usually not immediate.
Why do we need Galatians 6:9?
That is why we need Galatians 6:9 today—that is why we’ll need Galatians 6:9 in each day ahead in this precious work in which we have been called to—to glorify God in our lives—to glorify God in His church— and that it may all glorify God in this community to bring others to Christ. So I say to you don’t give up—look up and live up.
What does Paul say about doing good?
2. why one might grow weary in doing good and then we’ll look at. 3. the promise for those who don’t lose heart. All of this will help us understand why we shouldn’t give up, but that we should look up to God and live up to God’s calling.
Verse Thoughts
The simple gospel of grace is to come to Christ and believe - for we are saved by grace alone and not by doing good works, lest any may should boast. But once we do believe and are saved, we should then become a true disciple and take up our cross and follow after Jesus - for this is God's desire for all His children.
My Prayer
Loving Father, I want to press on in my Christian life, to become more and more like the Lord Jesus. I know that it will require me to put my hand to the plough and press on, with the patient endurance that only comes from You. I pray that I may not lose heart or grow weary in doing the good works that You have prepared for me to do.
What is the significance of Galatians 6:6?
I see four implications of Galatians 6:6 that I want to mention briefly. First, teaching the Word of God is essential in the church. We will not know the Lord as we ought if we go without sound teaching. Worship will become shallow, affections will become frothy, and obedience will languish where the whole counsel of God is not taught. Paul considered it essential.
What does the Bible say about well doing?
is the best answer: don't grow weary of being patient and kind and good and faithful and gentle and self-controlled. Don't grow weary of manifesting your peace and joy in all kinds of acts of love to your neighbors and associates and family. In short, don't lose heart in spending yourself through love, because if you do, the works of the flesh take over, and Paul says in 5:21, "Those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom." Or, as Paul says in 6:8, if you stop sowing to the Spirit and sow to your own flesh, you will not reap eternal life, but eternal corruption.
What happens if you stop sowing to the Spirit and sow to your own flesh?
Or, as Paul says in 6:8, if you stop sowing to the Spirit and sow to your own flesh, you will not reap eternal life, but eternal corruption. This is very controversial. Let it sink in. What is at stake in this text is eternal life; not merely sanctification, but also final salvation. Whether you go to heaven or whether you go to hell depends in ...
What is at stake in the Bible verse 8?
"For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption; but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life." What is at stake in your attitude to the teaching of God's Word and the use of your goods is eternal life. I know that for some that sounds like a return to salvation by works which Paul has demolished in this letter. But it isn't. Works are the attitudes and actions of a heart that looks to itself for the achievement of virtue or contentment, which expects to be credited for its achievement. Nobody can save himself by such works. But love is not a work of the flesh; it is a fruit of the Spirit. We are not teaching salvation by works when we say that in order to enter final salvation, you must bear the fruit of the Spirit. All we are saying is what Paul says in Romans 8:14, "All who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God."
What does Paul say about love?
In short, don't lose heart in spending yourself through love, because if you do, the works of the flesh take over, and Paul says in 5:21, "Those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom.".
What does the Bible say about people that deny themselves good things?
You people that deny yourselves good things and pay to hear the Word of God —you're acting like Old Testament legalists.". So in the name of freedom they had begun to indulge their flesh (contrary to the warning of 5:13). And even worse, they were treating the Word of God with contempt.
What does Paul say about burdens?
You recall that in verse 2 he had said, "Bear one another's burdens." Verse 6 seems to give another example of burden-bearing—namely, the financial burden of Christian teachers. "Let him who is taught the word share all good things with him who teaches." One way to bear the burdens of those who carry major responsibilities of teaching in the church is to support them financially so that they can be free for prayer and study. Evidently there was some problem with this in Galatia. Perhaps they had made a good start, and now they were growing weary in well-doing—the well-doing of supporting the teaching elders in the church. Perhaps some were arguing that they are free in Christ and can use their money for other things. "Who needs teaching, anyway? We know enough of the truth. Money is scarce; these are hard times." We don't know what they were saying, but we do know that of all the burdens Paul could have mentioned, he chose to mention the material burden of those who teach God' s Word.