The Gift Sunday Notes
November 14, 2021

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. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

1. Doing Good Is Every Christian’s Duty

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. *

Psalm 37:3, Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Matthew 5:16, In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Ephesians 2:10, For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

The 2 Most Common Excuses:

A.

Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.
- Carl Sandburg

Colossians 4:5, Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

The best use of life is love. The best expression of love is time. The best time to love is now.
- Rick Warren

Ephesians 5:15, Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

B.

1 Corinthians 12:4, There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

1 Peter 4:10, Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

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2. Don’t Miss Out on Showing People God’s Love

Galatians 6:10, Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Proverbs 3:27, Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.