Topic: Laziness And Holiness
Text: John 9:1-7

Many of us believe that holiness is a state that is nearly unrealizable. Whenever the subject of holiness is brought up some people always shut off their hearts as it always bring up a negative picture on their minds. Holiness is not something we should dread. It is an experience, which God wants to graciously bestow upon His children. However certain things hinder us from being holy: these are unforgiveness and laziness.

Unforgiveness, God is always willing to forgive. If a perfect Holy God is willing to forgive, how much more should His children be ready and willing to forgive one another. “And be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you” (Ephesians 4:32). An unforgiving spirit is evidence of an impure and ungodly nature.

Laziness. Laziness hinders us from obtaining the full benefits of Calvary. In John 5:17, our Lord said: “But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.” In John 9:4, he stated: “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” In I Corinthians 12:11 the Apostle Paul wrote: “But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, giving to everyman severally, as he will.” If the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit work, how then can any Christian remain idle and still hold himself forth to be a child of God?

Laziness prevents a person from being pure of heart and mind. It robs one of God’s presence and power. If you have a tendency to be lazy, you have to beware: lazy people are not pure children of God because the Trinity still works. If you throw off the garb of laziness, you will discover that holiness is an experience that is easy to attain. If you are up and doing in spiritual matters you will discover that holiness is within the reach of every child of God.

Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:32 - “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”