The Local Church Podcast

Sermon: Glitch | Week 2: Acedia // Brent Levy

Mar 16, 2025
This engaging discussion delves into the sin of acedia, a spiritual apathy that often traps us in despair. It draws on the biblical story of Jesus healing a paralyzed man, emphasizing moments of hope and divine intervention. The conversation encourages community, vulnerability, and creativity, reminding us to see beyond stagnation. By redefining sin and exploring our struggles, the speaker inspires listeners to embrace change and transformation, inviting them to step into new possibilities.
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INSIGHT

Sin as Disconnection

  • Sin is a disconnection or distortion, not a system failure.
  • It's a glitch in our hardwiring for goodness, a concept explored in the Lenten series "Glitch."
INSIGHT

Acedia: Beyond Laziness

  • Acedia, often mistaken for laziness, is a deeper spiritual apathy.
  • It's a sorrow for the good, a refusal to enjoy God's gifts, a feeling of pointlessness.
ANECDOTE

The Man at the Pool

  • At Bethsaida pool, a man ill for 38 years waits for healing.
  • Jesus asks if he wants to be well, but the man defensively explains his situation.
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