Ask Pastor John Complacency: A Silent Killer
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Dec 18, 2025 Explore the dangers of spiritual complacency and its subtle encroachment in daily life. Discover the metaphor of 'settling on the lees' to understand inactivity and dullness. Delve into biblical warnings about indifference and the need for vigilance, urging believers to live intentionally. Learn the importance of redeeming time and maintaining a balance between rest in Christ and alertness to spiritual threats. This thought-provoking discussion ignites a call to action against the silent killer of complacency.
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Complacency Makes God A Nonfactor
- Complacency means treating God as a nonfactor who fades into the background of daily routines.
- John Piper says this spiritual indifference invites sudden judgment because God remains the main actor everywhere.
Image Of Wine Captures Spiritual Stagnation
- The image of wine settling on the dregs captures spiritual stagnation when faith goes unused.
- Piper warns that people happily embedded in routines will be taken off guard when God's judgment arrives.
Stay Awake And Buy Up Time
- Stay awake and be alert to avoid being surprised by the Lord's sudden intervention.
- Make the best use of time and 'buy up' every minute to multiply its significance for Christ.
