What does Galatians 6:9 mean?
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"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." Faithfulness is a long obedience in the same direction; the harvest comes "in due season," not necessarily soon.
Doing good is exhausting. Paul knew it. The temptation to give up is real and constant.
The promise is real: there is a season of harvest. Sometimes we see it; sometimes only God does until the new creation.
For us: keep showing up. Keep loving the difficult person, parenting the hard kid, doing the unseen kindness. God is keeping accounts. Don’t quit before the season.
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Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.