The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV.
[00:01:32] First Reading - Proverbs 6:6-19
[00:03:10] Second Reading - 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
[00:04:10] Gospel Reading - Luke 13:6-9
[00:04:56] Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:21:37] Blessing and Dismissal
Questions for reflection on Sloth:
- Do you remember a time when you encountered sloth in yourself, not merely as laziness, but as a weariness towards spiritual things?
- Sloth can be disguised by frantic activity, but avoidance of of what God is calling you to. Is there something God is calling you to that you are avoiding?
- To counter sloth consider adopting (or maintaining) a regular pattern of prayer and Bible reading, exercise, or doing small acts of kindness even if you don’t feel like it.
Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog: http://revchrisroth.blogspot.ca/
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