For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them, but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.” Proverbs 1:32
Complacency is a killer because it doesn’t care. It kills outcomes, because it doesn’t care about excellent execution. It kills relationships, because it doesn’t care about investing in the good of another. It kills finances, because it doesn’t care if spending drifts into irresponsible expenditures. It kills life, because it doesn’t care if lethargic living leads to premature death. However, Christ-centered living kills complacency, because Jesus is full of life, opportunity and possibilities. Christians are called to initiate and engage in intimacy with the Almighty. There is a divine drive and determination to do good for God. Complacency kills, but Christ gives life and safety, without fear of harm.
You may find yourself in a funk, captured by frail faith and unable to move forward even moderately. You may be asking, ‘Is it even worth another try?’ And the answer is yes, so get up and get going with God! Kill complacency by courting Christ and His agenda for your life. The Lord cares about where you are going and how you will get there. Don’t be overwhelmed by a mountain of unanswered questions. Just take the first step of faith with your Heavenly Father. Complacency cannot co-exist with Christ. Your Savior will safely guide you to your next goal. Pity parties are for the complacent, however celebratory parties are for those compelled by Christ. The wise run to serve the Lord, while fools rush in to sit and soak. Through trust in Jesus become a complacent killer, as hope takes no prisoners of pity. The Bible says, “At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish those who are complacent, who are like wine left on its dregs, who think, 'The LORD will do nothing, either good or bad’ (Zephaniah 1:12).
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Where do I need to remove complacency in my life and replace it with faith in Christ?
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Wow! This just hit me straight between the eyes!
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