2022 THEME: For Such a Time. . .
Series: Seven Cancers
TITLE: The Lazy Cancer
Scripture: Pr. 20:4; 24: 30-34; Heb. 5:11-6: 12
“The lazy one does not plow after autumn, so he begs during the harvest
and has nothing.” Pr. 20: 5
I. LET’S DEFINE IT
In the history of Christian spirituality, sloth has two components:
(apathy) and (sadness).
Let’s define it to give it a fuller picture:
1. (Carelessness)
2. (Unwillingness to act)
3. (Half-heartedness)
4. (Discouragement) in the face of difficulty.
II. LET’S DEFEAT IT
Heb. 5: 11-6: 12 seen through the eyes of sloth:
1. Sloth stunts (your growth).
2. Sloth tempts you to (quit).
3. Sloth leaves you in (neutral).
How do we overcome sloth?
1) Don’t (quit).
2) Don’t (resign yourself) to this condition.
3) Don’t resort to (artificial stimulants).
4) Don’t (forget God).
Next Week: The “Gotta Have it” Cancer- I Tim. 6: 6-11; Mt. 6: 19-24
