APATHY Zeal to Prepared and preached at West Side on May 13, 2012 AM

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APATHY Zeal to Prepared and preached at West Side on May 13, 2012 AM Print Slides: 2,3,7,8,11,13 (Note: I think this would make a good meeting sermon)

APATHY Etymology of the term “apathy” “c.1600, "freedom from suffering," from Fr. apathie (16c.), from L. apathia, from Gk. apatheia "freedom from suffering, impassability, want of sensation," from apathes "without feeling, without suffering or having suffered," from a- "without" + pathos "emotion, feeling, suffering." Originally a positive quality; sense of "indolence of mind, indifference to what should excite" is from c.1733. (online etymology dictionary)

APATHY Definition of the term “apathy” absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement. lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting. An apathetic Christian is one who is not excited about or interested in his Christian faith and duties. Lukewarm (Revelation 3:14-16, Laodicea) Hearts grown dull (Isaiah 6:9-10; Acts 28:27) Love grown cold (Matthew 24:11-12)

Revelation 3:14-16 And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, “These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.”

Isaiah 6:9-10 And He said, “Go, and tell this people: ‘Keep on hearing, but do not understand; Keep on seeing, but do not perceive.’ 10 Make the heart of this people dull, And their ears heavy, And shut their eyes; Lest they see with their eyes, And hear with their ears, And understand with their heart, And return and be healed.”

Matthew 24:11-12 “Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. 12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.” (Jesus’ prophecy concerning the coming tribulation, leading to the destruction of Jerusalem)

APATHY Examples & God’s Response The remnant in Jerusalem Haggai 1:1-11 (Read) God withheld physical blessings because of their neglect of Him The church in Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22 (Read) Note: They did not realize they were destitute If they did not repent, God would vomit them out of his mouth; remove their candlestick

Zeal Etymology of the term “zeal” Definition of the term zeal (zelos) From a primary verb (zeo); to be hot (boil, of liquids; or glow, of solids), i.e. (figuratively) be fervid (earnest):--be fervent. Definition of the term zeal (zelos) properly, heat, i.e. (figuratively) "zeal" (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice):--emulation, envy(-ing), fervent mind, indignation, jealousy, zeal.

2 Corinthians 7:11 For observe this very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly manner: What diligence it produced in you, what clearing of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what vehement desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all things you proved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

Colossians 4:12-13 Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. 13 For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.

Zeal Examples & God’s Response Israel’s Gifts for the Tabernacle (Exodus 35:4-9, 20-24, 29) Their hearts were stirred to the point that what they brought was too much (36:4-7) Moses blessed them (39:42-43) Jesus in the Temple (John 2:13-17) Jesus’ ardor was for His Father’s things and will. It was His entire purpose on earth. He was proclaimed to be the Christ by His resurrection. (vss. 18-22; cf. Acts 17:30-31)

Acts 17:30-31 Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, 31 because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead."

Concluding Exhortations Apathy leads to regression and apostasy, “you have become dull of hearing” (Hebrews 5:11). Zeal alone is not enough: “For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge” (Romans 10:2). Our zeal can stir up the hearts of others! “I know your willingness... and your zeal has stirred up the majority” (cf. 2 Corinthians 9:1-2). Zeal is what being a Christian is all about! “‘And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment” (Mark 12:30).