The Redeemed Christian Church of God,

a.ka. Living Faith Parish

Sunday School

Topic: Procrastination

Outline

• Memory Verse

• Lesson Text

• Introduction

• Why do We Procrastination?

• Effects of Procrastination

• Solution to Procrastination

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Memory Verse

• “Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth”

• Proverbs 27:1

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Text

Luke 9:59-62

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Introduction

• What is Procrastination?

“To defer or to postpone or put off a required action until a future time in order to enjoy the gain of a less important action”

• Note: there is no vacuum in life

– We keep spending time doing something till death comes or Christ comes again.

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Why do We Procrastinate?

• Personal Convenience (Time Control) • Ecc 3:1, Ecc 9: 11-12, Ecc 9:10, Acts 24:25

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Why do we Procrastinate

• Laziness and Sleep: Proverbs 22:13, Proverbs 26:13-16

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Other Reasons

• Non-challant attitude and indifference

– 2chronicles 24:4-5

• Consideration of family pressure at the expense of God’s business

– Matt. 8:21, Luke 9:59:62, 1Kings 19:20.21

• Environmental distraction Ecc. 11:4

• Worldly entanglement Matt 19.22, 2 Tim. 4:10

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Know this!

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BLESSED WEEK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT

• MON: GEN 19:16-Family tie is a major cause of procrastination.

• TUE: ACTS 24:25 – Immediate decisions are necessary for things of God.

• WED: ACTS 17:32 -Death is an appointment and resurrection follows, so act now!

• THURS: LUKE 9:61- Every family bond that separates you from God must be cut today.

• FRI: ECC 3:1- Time is of essence to opportunities, it may never be regained.

• SAT: 2SAM. 20:5- God has His set time and He cannot be late.

• SUN: PRO. 10:4- Dont allow procrastination to slow you down.

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