Christ the King Church in Stillwater Exhortation - Do not be slothful; be diligent
Nov 30, 2025
The discussion tackles the dangers of sloth, defining it as willful self-seeking and a sin of omission. Listeners are reminded of the importance of starting and completing tasks, referencing Proverbs. The message emphasizes how sluggards create irrational excuses for their idleness. It also highlights sloth as rebellion against God and the need to guard one's heart and spiritual practices. Finally, there's a strong call to embrace diligence in all life roles and use spiritual gifts for community building.
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Be Diligent In All God-Given Duties
- Do not be slothful in anything God requires of you and instead be diligent because you serve God.
- Throw off desires to please yourself and let the Spirit enable faithful, careful living in every sphere of life.
Sloth Is Self-Serving Omission
- Sloth is primarily a sin of omission that serves self by avoiding what God requires.
- It appears as idleness, half-done work, irrational excuses, and blind arrogance rooted in self-love.
Proverbs' Portrait Of The Sluggard
- Proverbs depicts the sluggard as one who won't start tasks, won't finish them, makes excuses, and thinks himself wiser.
- These scriptural images reveal practical markers to identify sloth in life.