Faith & Reason Nexus

Key Scriptures:

• 2 Thessalonians 3:13 – “Do not grow weary in doing good.”
• Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.”

Reasons Why Some Lose Heart…

1. Lack of Faith

• Hebrews 11:6 – Without faith, it is impossible to please God.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:10 – Faith needs to be perfected through encouragement.
• Matthew 14:28-30 – Peter’s doubt caused him to sink despite walking on water.

2. Lack of Visible Results

• 1 Kings 19:4, 10, 14, 18 – Elijah felt alone and ineffective, but God reminded him of the faithful remnant.
• Acts 18:6-8 – Paul faced rejection, yet continued his ministry, leading to conversions.
• 1 Corinthians 3:6 – God gives the increase, not human effort alone.

3. Constant Temptations

• 1 Corinthians 10:13 – No temptation is beyond what we can bear; God provides a way of escape.
• James 1:13-15 – Temptation leads to sin when unchecked.
• Hebrews 2:18 – Christ helps us in our struggles.
• Hebrews 4:14-16 – Approach the throne of grace for help in time of need.

4. Consideration of Cost

• Mark 10:28-30 – Sacrifices for Christ will be rewarded in this life and the next.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13 – Hard work is expected; idleness is discouraged.
• Matthew 25:25 – Fear can lead to burying talents instead of using them for God’s glory.

5. Failure of Others

• Malachi 1:13 – Complaints about serving God can dishearten others.
• 1 Timothy 1:15; 4:10, 16 – Paul’s perseverance despite challenges encouraged others.
• Galatians 6:5 – Each person is responsible for their own load, despite others’ failures.

6. Feeling That God Has Failed Them

• Hebrews 13:5 – God promises never to leave or forsake us.
• James 4:8 – Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.
• Romans 8:31-32 – If God is for us, who can be against us?
• 1 Peter 5:7 – Cast your anxieties on Him, for He cares for you.

Encouragement to Persevere

• 1 Corinthians 15:58 – Be steadfast and unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.
• Galatians 6:9 – Persevere in doing good; the harvest will come in due season.

We must not grow weary but continue to do well, trusting in God’s promises and strength!