This week, Aaron offered to teach on the topic of Procrastination (one of the topics requested by the group on the sign-up sheet).  Below are highlights from his lesson.  You go, brother Aaron!

Definition – Willingly delaying what should be done.  The result of laziness.

Some scripture verses we read:

Proverbs 12:24, 13:4, 15:18-19, and 18:9.

Colossians 3:23

Procrastination At Work

Go to work as if God is both your co-worker and your employer.

God Wants us to Act Now

  • Matthew 21:26 is one of many examples of things God belives we should not delay.  In this case, making amends with another should not be put off.  Therefor, procrastion doesn;t just effect tasks, but relationships.
  • Ephesians 4:26 says not to let teh sun set on your anger.  Another clear example of things God believes require immediate attention.

Luke 14:21 – The Parable of the Great Feast

The Parable of the Great Feast has Two Menaings:

  1. Give to those who need it.  The blessing is greater from those who cannot repay you.
  2. Beware and heed God’s invitation, because one day he may revoke it.

Procrastination Deprives You

Procrastination Deprives You of your Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Needs.

Why do people procrastinate, in spite of their needs?

Pastor Todd often says, “What you pursue becomes your purpose.”  What are you pursuing?  Is it what you want your purpose to be?

Procrastination effects Relationships

Procrastinating your Relationship with God can have eternal consequences.

  • James 4:13-14 – Get right with God today.
  • Hebrews 3:7-15 – Make decisions for Christ today.
  • Be prepared, Jesus coudl return at any time!  Luke 12:35-48 says that Jesus will come at an hour we will not expect.  Will you be ready?
  • Matthew 25:1-3 – Parable of the Ten Virgins and the Bridegroom.

Our spirituality cannot be borrowed.  It must be made.  Jeremy pointed out that when we are young, we are borrowing our parents’ religion.  We do not have salvation until we make that decision in our hearts.  Are you putting that decision off?

Bottom Line: “Procrastination is a bad habit that can have eternal consequences.” -Aaron

Thanks Aaron!

The content of this blog in no way represents the opinions or official statement of belief for New Hope Church, or its congregation. The blog simply represents the honest curiosity that we who call ourselves Rooted have, and our divine right to come to God with our confusions, and know that God is and always in control.

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