Stumbling block to accomplishment, Proverbs 23:7 “the act or habit of...putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention” (dictionary.com) 2

It is common It is not trivial It is not a problem of lacking the ability to plan or manage time Procrastinators are made not born Procrastinators have problems of self-regulation 3

Procrastinators tell lies to themselves Procrastinators actively look for distractions that do not take much commitment People procrastinate for different reasons Procrastination is expensive Procrastinators can change their behavior - Hara Estroff Marano, Psychology Today 4

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Convenience, Acts 24:24-25 Wrong priorities and lack of sufficient commitment, Luke 9:59-62 Believe they will have time later, Matthew 25:1-13; James 4:

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Convenience, Acts 24:24-25 Wrong priorities and lack of sufficient commitment, Luke 9:59-62 Believe they will have time later, Matthew 25:1-13; James 4:13-17 Selfishness, Luke 15:13 9

To believe To confess faith To repent of sins To be baptized Correct response to the gospel call: –Obey immediately, Acts 16:

Time gives us opportunities to grow –Seize the day God expects us to become spiritual mature, Ephesians 4: 14-15; 2 Peter 3:18 11

Wife: Respectfully submissive, trusting God’s leadership, 3:1-6 –“Well, he just won’t listen to the Bible!” –“He takes me for granted!” 12

Husband: Respectful, honoring your wife by leading her with love, 3:7; Eph. 5:25, –“It doesn’t do any good; she is never satisfied!” –“She doesn’t show me any respect, why should I respect her!” 13

Must you “bounce on the bottom” before coming to yourself? Luke 15:14-21 –Must you experience all of sin’s pain and loss before turning to God? –Waiting hardens your heart –God wants to spare you, 2 Peter 3:9 14

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