Ask Pastor John Procrastination Is Pride
May 21, 2015
In this engaging discussion, Trip Lee, a Christian author and rapper renowned for his work 'Rise', delves into the connection between procrastination and pride. He emphasizes the mistaken belief that we can always do things later, advocating for wise stewardship of time. Lee shares insights from the Bible, illustrating that we should approach tomorrow with humility. He also reflects on the lessons learned from parenting, highlighting the importance of seizing the present moment to act faithfully and wisely.
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Procrastination As Presumptuous Pride
- Procrastination assumes certainty about the future we do not have.
- Trip Lee argues this presumption is a form of pride because only God knows tomorrow.
Make The Most Of The Present Moment
- Use the present moment carefully because you do not know if you'll have another.
- Trip Lee urges faithfulness now rather than assuming you'll act 'later.'
Kids Make Time Irrecoverable
- Trip Lee contrasts his single years with having kids to show how time becomes nonrecoverable.
- Children reminded him that you can't get time back and force careful use of moments.
