Are You a Procrastinator?

PRAY OVER THIS

“Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.”

(James 4:17)

 

PONDER THIS

The man described in this passage knew what he ought to do, but he didn’t do it. He’s boasting in himself and all that he’s done. He has become complacent. He is aware of God’s will, but he doesn’t want to do it. Procrastination may be the biggest problem most of us have today. It’s a very deceptive sin. You see, other sins are very obvious: drunkenness, stealing, hate, violence—these are all very obvious. But procrastination is so deceptive. Many of us think we’re doing good if we don’t do a specific list of sins. But most of us don’t think of procrastination as a sin. Yet, it is a greater sin to fail to do what you ought to do than to do what you ought not do. What is God calling you to do today, and how will you respond?

Is there anywhere you are procrastinating to show obedience to what God has called you to do?

How do you need to respond today so this will not linger in your life?

PRACTICE THIS

Make a list of things you know God is calling you to do. Take practical steps of obedience in these areas today.

LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers 

A sin you may not even know you're committing

BIBLE MEDITATION:

“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” James 4:17

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:

Are you one of those people who believes “Put off until tomorrow what you could be doing today”? This is one of those times when the fingers pointing back at me outnumber the one that’s pointing to you! What am I talking about? Procrastination.

Did you know that procrastination is a sin? I say that because sin is not merely doing wrong, it is failing to do what you ought to do. Procrastination and disobedience are just different shades of the same sin. I heard a quote once that said it well:  

“When you have a job to do, 

Begin this very hour. 

You supply the will, 

God supplies the power.”

That is the will power we need to instantly obey!

ACTION POINT:

Has a certain task been hounding you? Confess your procrastination as sin. And act now. Don’t hesitate. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow may never come. Today is the day!

LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers