Tired of Doing Good

I’m sure I’ve written on this before. It’s something we, as the Lord’s disciples, need to remember—and more than that, put into practice. Just look around, and it’s clear that human beings in general adhere to it sporadically at best. Here it is: Let’s not get tired of doing good. (Galatians 6:9) We all know, or at least know of, people whose whole lives are dedicated to doing good. Many make no claim to be followers of Jesus Christ. I admire their dedication. For now though, let’s look at why Paul would write this encouragement specifically to believers. The context is Paul’s exhortation to help carry one another’s burdens (verse 2), and yet paradoxically we each have to bear our own load (verse 5). You and your study group might want to discuss what he means in this seeming contradiction. Paul’s main point, though, is given in a mini-parable: We harvest the crop we plant. Read more at tidings.org