1. Overcoming Sluggishness to Achieve God’s Purpose for our Lives Proverbs 26:1-16

2.  Wasted honor – v. 1  Excessive punishment – v. 3  Bad communication – vv. 4-5  Mishandled messages – v. 6  Useless wisdom – v. 7  Dangerous honor – v. 8  Misused truth – v. 9  Destructive trust – v. 10  Repetitious stupidity – v. 11

4. 1. Problems and obstacles are reason enough to not do something - v. 13 2. Comfort is a primary decision-maker – v. 14 3. Approaches opportunities half-hearted – v. 15

6. 1. Obstacles are expected and give opportunity for a miracle  Diligence  Creativity  Faith 2. Purpose trumps personal comfort and preference for decision-making 3. Gives self fully to task/assignment in front of them