(2 Thessalonians 3:13) Never get tired of doing what is good.
Why would Paul exhort the Christians in Thessalonica not to grow tired or weary of doing what is good and right?
Several reasons can be given.
One possibility is that when we labor in ministry, we often receive little reward or recognition for what we do.
In fact, in an anti-Christ world, we are often mistreated and insulted for doing God's will publicly.
Over time, it is easy to become discouraged and lose heart.
We want to give up.
We tell ourselves that our ministry efforts simply are not worth it.
We say, "I don't deserve this!"
It is important to emphasize that the good we do is done as an act of service to God, not to please other people.
The bottom line is that we do good works out of love for God and obedience to Him, not to receive praise from others.
Settle it in your mind today.
Biblical ministry is done to serve the Lord alone.
Our ultimate reward is in heaven, not on this earth.
Galatians 6:9 tells us, Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Christians do not minister for immediate gratification.
We do good with the harvest in view, trusting God to bring the results in His perfect timing.
Colossians 3:23–24 sums it up well: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
What Christians do for the Lord is sacrificial.
It is not easy.
If you do good in this world merely to build your self-esteem, you are serving God with the wrong motives.
Think about this today.
From this day forward, commit yourself to doing what is good and right for the Lord alone.
Don't expect anything in return from others.
Serve God sacrificially, not as a means of personal fulfillment or as a self-esteem exercise.
Instead, serve Him because He alone is worthy of your love, obedience, and faithful service.