Series: “Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom” - Part 8 of 8
Message: “Avoiding Entropy”

Big idea
We must fight off spiritual entropy so we do not get stuck or
stalled in our spiritual growth.

How entropy works
Proverbs 24:30-32

1. Entropy starts with the failure to comprehend that this is my
   

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   life on this planet.

2. There is not an

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   causing entropy. It
   is the result of
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   .

The life of a sluggard
1. The sluggard justifies

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Proverbs 6:9-11
2. The sluggard specializes in making

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that
rationalize not doing what should be done.
Proverbs 26:13

How to deal with entropy
Proverbs 6:6-8
1. We should not require external

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2. We should apply the law of

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Where do you need to battle entropy?
■ Work life - Colossians 3:23
■ Financial life - Proverbs 3:9
■ Physical health - 1 Corinthians 6:19
■ Soul - Mark 8:36
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MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:
 What vineyard in your life needs attention?
 What is the greatest cause of entropy in your life?
 Plan your next step to deal with entropy.
 Who can you enlist to help you overcome entropy?
 Identify how your life will be more like Jesus with these changes.
 Trust and follow Jesus today.