Apathy versus Commitment

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Apathy versus Commitment Winter 2018 Gospel Meeting Fifth Street East Church of Christ Dan Richardson

The Sin of Apathy Subtlety of Apathy - develops gradually, slowly: Hebrews 2:1 - harder to see what we’re not doing: Hebrews 5:11-12 - treat the symptoms of apathy as the real problem * i.e., absenteeism, no knowledge, no prayer * real problem - the heart: Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 15:19

The Sin of Apathy Causes of Apathy - No fear of God – awe for our Creator (Jeremiah 32:17); dread of displeasing Him (Psalms 119:120) * leads to obedience: Deuteronomy 6:1-2; Ecclesiastes 12:13 * enforces commitment: Deuteronomy 10:12 - Focus on the world: Luke 8:14; Deuteronomy 8:11-14 - No knowledge: Hosea 4:6; Romans 10:3, 17 - Doctrinal softness: Isaiah 30:9-11; 2 Timothy 4:3-4

The Sin of Apathy Symptoms of Apathy - no zeal: Titus 2:14; Romans 12:11; Revelation 2:4-5 - no spiritual interest: * no appetite for the Word: 1 Peter 2:1-2 * not bothered by sin: Proverbs 8:13; Romans 12:9 * not troubled by error: Psalms 119:136; 2 John 9 * no compassion toward the lost: Mark 16:15

The Sin of Apathy Cure For Apathy - Preach the word and warn: 2 Timothy 4:1-2 - Repent: 2 Corinthians 7:10; Revelation 2:5 * godly sorrow → changed heart → changed life - Study: 2 Timothy 2:15; John 6:45; 8:32 - Be doers of the word: James 1:21-25