Calvary Monterey Podcast Fighting through the Fog: Battling Sloth and Acedia
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Mar 23, 2025 Matt Kehler, Family Pastor at Calvary Monterey, shares insights on battling sloth and acedia, emphasizing its spiritual danger. He traces its historical roots and contrasts it with other sins, using personal anecdotes and Biblical references. Matt highlights the importance of deliberate spiritual practices and God's unconditional love in overcoming spiritual apathy. Through engaging storytelling, he connects Christ's sacrifice to modern struggles, encouraging listeners to maintain faith and a clear vision in their spiritual journey.
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Sloth's True Nature
- Sloth is more than laziness; it's a temptation to take the easy way out spiritually.
- This leads to a lack of desire for God and spiritual complacency.
Acedia: Spiritual Resistance
- Acedia, or "lack of care," is a spiritual resistance to growth, causing disinterest in spiritual pursuits.
- It delays and derails the work of the Holy Spirit, making faith feel aimless and listless.
Sloth in Pilgrim's Progress
- In Pilgrim's Progress, Sloth is bound by iron bands, content in his inaction, unconcerned about danger.
- This illustrates acedia's deceptive nature, where one feels no urgency for spiritual growth.
