Sunday, December 30, 2007

The Antidote for Slothfulness

Proverbs 6:6-15; Matthew 13:24-30

Brief Sermon Overview +/-

All men are called to some form of work. Many even seek a certain level of dominion and prosperity by which to better their lives. While some are diligent in their work, many are not. Moreover, not all men work for the advancement of God's Kingdom. To their shame, dominion righteousness is beyond their contemplation. Sadly, this malady of sloth is commonly found in those calling themselves Christian.

The Lord has covenanted and entrusted His saints with the specific and solemn task of actively and diligently advancing His Kingdom. He has carefully and comprehensively instructed us out of His Holy Word and empowered us by, His Spirit, unto devotion, piety, obedience and diligence so that we may be productive in the work of the King.

All of mankind, including the saints, have been given only a brief and finite time upon the face of the earth in which they must work. Yet, so mush of that time precious time is wasted; squandered, and thus lost forever.

At this year's end, this sermon examines the antidote for mankind's natural enemy; slothfulness.