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Man with a “Wait” problem

Acts 24:24-25

 

Introduction

1.      Procrastinate = to put off, postpone, delay doing something that should be done

2.      Paul looked at Felix (24)

3.      Paul talked about:

a.      Righteousness

b.      Temperance

c.       Judgment to com

4.      Felix trembled (fear)

5.      Wait for a better time

 

What causes a “Wait” problem?

1.      Indecisive – Lot – Gen. 19:15-22

2.      Perfectionist

3.      Afraid - Fear of failure

4.      Rebellious

5.      Lazy

 

What is the cost of having a “Wait” problem?

1.      Expensive

2.      Waste of time

3.      Waste opportunity

4.      Kills enthusiasm

5.      Leads to idleness

 

The clock of life is wound but once,

And no man has the power

To tell just when the hand will stop,

At late or early hour.

 

Now is the only time you own!

Live, love, toil with a will,

Place no faith in tomorrow

For then the hands may be still!

 

From tract by Allen Webster

 

 

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