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Theme: Paul informs Christians that they must exhibit faithfulness. I. The Weed: Unfaithfulness A. Slothfulness—being a sluggard B. Irresponsibility C. Disobedience II. The Artificial Fruit: Mere Outward Conformity III. The Genuine Fruit A. Its nature: genuineness, honesty, steadfastness B. Its necessity—faith and faithfulness go together C. Its motivation 1. Our attitude toward God 2. Our witness 3. Our sense of Christ's coming: Matt. 24:45ff; 25:14ff Application A. Follow God's example 1. God is a rock 2. His steadfastness is the antithesis of all that's fickle 3. The great passage on God's faithfulness is Psalm 89 B. Follow Christ's example 1. He is the Faithful One (Revelation 19:11) 2. He the faithful High Priest (Hebrews 2:17) 3. He is the faithful Apostle (Hebrews 3:1-2) 4. He is the faithful Witness (Revelation 1:5; 3:14) C. Do your duty—through faith in Jesus

God warns the Delaying today's responsibilities eventually produces tomorrow's disasters. Every believer must learn to replace procrastination with prompt obedience. Proverbs warns us that the danger of slothfulness isn't just that we waste a day; it is that we can gradually waste a life. Join us as we Stop Hitting Snooze on Life.

Practical lessons from Proverbs regarding cosigning, laziness, and sowing discord. The next three will be discussed in the next sermon.

9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. (Proverbs 13:4) ~~~~ This sermon was preached on Wednesday Evening at Jireh Chapel Tenterden. ~~~~ *1/ The example of our Lord. 2/ Helps to diligence. 3/ The encouragements of the gospel.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the biblical contrast between the sluggard and the diligent, emphasizing that spiritual prosperity requires steady effort rather than mere desire. Drawing primarily from Proverbs 13:4, the text illustrates how diligence in prayer, service, and daily responsibilities leads to a flourishing soul, while sloth results in spiritual poverty. The preacher highlights Jesus Christ as the ultimate example of unwavering commitment to the Father's work, urging believers to adopt His pattern of earnestness. Practical advice includes working heartily for the Lord, maintaining right priorities, and avoiding over commitment to ensure consistent faithfulness. Ultimately, the message offers encouragement by affirming that God provides abundant spiritual provisions and blessings to those who diligently seek Him through the means of grace.

This sermon uses the biblical account of Solomon observing a neglected field to illustrate the spiritual dangers of laziness and procrastination. The preacher argues that slothfulness leads to the overgrowth of sin, represented by thorns and nettles, and the breakdown of spiritual defenses, symbolized by a broken stone wall. Emphasizing personal responsibility, the text warns that neglecting daily disciplines like prayer and scripture reading results in inevitable spiritual poverty and loss of fruitfulness. The message calls believers to maintain vigilance against the devil's encroachments and to cultivate a consistent work ethic in their faith. Ultimately, it urges the audience to actively tend their spiritual lives to avoid the consequences of indifference.

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

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