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Procrastination
Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 26, 2021 (message contributor)
Summary: King Agrippa told Paul that "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." What is causing people today to hesitate on preparing for eternity.
How many believe:
1. John 3:3; “Except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
2. Acts 8:26-39; “How can I (understand) except some man guide me?”
3. John 15:16; We are chosen to bring faith to the lost world. It is our job.
4. John 9:4; “The night is coming when no man can work.”
5. Luke 10:2; “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few.”
6. Psalm 126:5-6; God’s way still works.
Two Questions:
Now what happens to those who do understand their need to be saved and they put it off? Hebrews 2:3. What about those who do not understand or are deceived about their soul and eternity? What about those who just put it off, neglect or procrastinate?
Do some things happen by accident or on purpose?
I. The Heart Hardens
1. Proverbs 29:1; You cannot hear God’s word and your heart remain the same.
a. Hebrews 4:12
b. Acts 2:37
2. Zechariah 7:11-13; Hardening your heart against God will cause Him not to hear you. Proverbs 1:24-29
3. God’s plea and plan is for today.
a. Hebrews 4:7
b. 2 Corinthians 6:2
II. Opportunities Lessen
1. Life is short.
a. Job 14:1-2
b. James 4:13-14
2. Proverbs 27:1; no promise of another opportunity
a. Can only be saved when the Spirit of God is drawing.
b. God’s Spirit will not always strive with our spirit.
3. Matthew 16:26; many are exchanging their soul and eternity for a few pleasures of this old world.
a. Luke 12:15-20
b. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
III. Life is Shortened
1. Proverbs 29:1; putting off salvation invites destruction.
2. Proverbs 28:18; 10:27, are definite warnings to the unsaved.
IV. Your Influence is Destroyed
1. Romans 14:7; regardless of who you are, what you are doing, you are influencing someone.
2. Parents to children.
a. Brother and sister
b. Friends
c. People in leadership
d. Successful
e. Popular
f. Luke 16:27, rich man in Hell
V. Your Punishment Multiplies
1. John 12:47-48
2. Luke 10:10-16; greater judgment for some because more work has been done for them.
a. More prayers.
b. More opportunities.
c. They rejected.
3. Matthew 23:14; 26:24, greater damnation for the hypocrites.
VI. One Last Question (Two Paths)
1. Will you be a helper?
a. Mark 2:1-11
b. It takes teamwork. Verse 3
c. It takes removal of hinderances. Verse 4
d. Ignore gripers. Verse 8
2. If you are not saved. Why?
3. When will you come?
4. We want to help!
