Why Are You Waiting?
Introduction:
Exodus
3:10-22; 4:1-13 – Moses makes excuses concerning the call of God to lead
His people out of Egypt. Yet
God answered every objection, declaring them invalid. Many who are not Christians make excuses
as justification for delay in obeying the gospel. If you have not yet
obeyed the gospel, it may be you think you have a valid reason. But just as God
answered every objection raised by Moses, so His Word answers any reason you
may give for not obeying today!
I. I will it later…let me wait awhile.
A.
Procrastination Is One of Satan's Greatest Weapons...
B.
Mt. 10:28 - The soul is much more important than the body.
II. I Don’t
Know Enough Yet
A.
A Desire to Learn More Is Commendable...
1.
But being a Christian involves a growth process...
a)
Mt. 28:19-20 -
Much teaching takes place AFTER we become disciples.
2.
In fact, one can become a Christian with very little knowledge.
B.
How Much Does One Need to Know?
1.
Consider the examples of conversions in the Book of Acts...
a)
Most
conversions resulted after just one lesson
b)
Acts 8:35-37 - Ethiopian
eunuch
2.
If you understand, and are convicted in your heart...
a)
Then respond by
B, R, C, and B.
III. I want to wait until I’m sure I can live the
Christian life or I’m not good enough
yet, I want to improve my life.
A.
This Implies a Misunderstanding of the Christian Life...
1.
Being a Christian is a growth process.
a)
1 Cor. 3:1-4 - We
start out as "babes in Christ", often still carnal in behavior.
b)
2 Pet. 3:18;
Col. 3:8-10 – We gradually put
off the "old man"
2.
If you wait until you can live the Christian life to become a
Christian, you will be waiting forever!
3.
It is only in Christ that we receive the strength to overcome the struggles of the flesh. Romans
6:17-18; 8:12-13
IV. There are hypocrites in the church
A.
True, but
There Are Hypocrites Everywhere...
1.
Jesus did not refuse to worship in the synagogues though the
religious leaders were hypocrites.
2.
Peter, James, John and the rest of the apostles did not leave
Jesus because Judas was a hypocrite!
V. I want to
wait on my spouse or parents…
A.
1 Pet. 3:1-2 - Your
example of obedience can be a powerful influence for good.
B.
When you stand
Before the Lord, it will be as an Individual...
1.
Romans 14:12; 2 Corinthians 5:10
Conclusion
A.
Remember Moses?
God answered every objection. There was no reason for his not following through
on God’s expectations.
1.
There is no reason we should not follow through on God’s
expectations.
2.
Are you holding back?
B.
So if you know
what you need to do, why put it off any longer? Acts 22:16