Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0450A recorded on November 22, 1981 teaching from Galatians 6:9 – Let Us Not be Weary in Well Doing.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws from Galatians 6:9, encouraging believers to persevere in noble and righteous actions without losing heart. He emphasizes that while the work itself can be exhausting, Christians must not grow weary of serving God, as rewards will come in due season if they remain steadfast. Pastor Stevens advises against accepting suggestions to quit, resigning oneself to duty without joy, or relying on artificial stimuli for spiritual engagement, which he illustrates with a humorous anecdote about a forced church appeal. Instead, he highlights three positive principles for enduring: self-examination to identify and confess sin, self-evaluation to ensure one’s work glorifies Christ, and self-edification through Scripture rather than worldly validation. Ultimately, Stevens stresses that Christian life involves phases of growth, a calling to faithfulness over worldly success, and the understanding that our earthly journey is a preparation for eternity in heaven.