What does the Bible say about do not give up?
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The Bible teaches that believers should not give up, because God faithfully sustains His people, works through their trials, and will accomplish His good purposes. James 1:2-4 says that testing produces steadfastness and maturity, while Galatians 6:9 calls us to persevere in doing good, trusting that God will bring a harvest in due season. Jesus teaches in Luke 18:1 that we ought always to pray and not lose heart, and Luke 18:27 reminds us that what is impossible with man is possible with God. Even suffering is not meaningless: Romans 8:28 assures believers that God works all things for good according to His saving purpose.
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- James 1:2-4
[2] Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, [3] knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. [4] Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
- Galatians 6:9
Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up.
- Luke 18:27
But he said, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
- Ephesians 3:13
Therefore I ask that you may not lose heart at my troubles for you, which are your glory.
- Romans 8:28
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
- Psalms 16:11
You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
- Galatians 6:9-10
[9] Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up. [10] So then, as we have opportunity, let's do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
- Luke 18:1
He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,
- Matthew 7:7-11
[7] "Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you. [8] For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened. [9] Or who is there among you, who, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? [10] Or if he asks for a fish, who will give him a serpent? [11] If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
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