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Dennis Mock
Sunday, March 7, 2010
There are times when we grow weary in well doing. We get disappointed and wonder if
doing the right thing is even worth it. Sometimes it doesn’t seem to make much of a
difference. We may just lose courage and become faint of heart. What contributes to this
process? What are the factors that get us to this point? As Paul closes 2 Thessalonians he
deals with these issues. The phrase “doing right” is elsewhere translated “well doing”. It
is associated with doing right. First it means conforming to scripture. Secondly it also has
the idea of doing that, which causes good to result. James tells us that the “one who
knows the right thing to do and doesn’t do it, sins”.
There are many other hindrances we could talk about but instead let’s focus on the
challenge in 1 Cor. 15:58 –
58* Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give
yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is
not in vain.
These four things will help us stay on track and keep us from being discouraged.
I really wish there were a third option but there is really only “busy” or “idle”. Engaged in
God’s purposes or disengaged. Following or not following.