Sloth

What is the sin of sloth? How can we rid our lives of it? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider what the Bible has to say about this "deadly sin."

Discussion Question for Life Groups, Families, and Personal Reflection

1. What initially comes to mind when you think of “sloth”? Is it different or similar to the historical definition of this vice?
2. What is one takeaway you have from this message? What will you do with that this week? What is a question you still have after studying this topic?
3. Read Romans 8:13b and consider this quote from John Owen: “The vigour and power and comfort of our spiritual life depends on the mortification of the deeds of the flesh.” What does Owen mean? What is the connection between putting sin to death and a flourishing faith?
4. Read Mark 12:28–31. Look at the definition(s) of sloth above. In what way is sloth a “refusal” of the responsibilities of love? Can you share an example from your own life where you have seen this?
5. In our sermon we listed three ways that sloth shows itself. Discuss how each of them is an example of sloth. Which one is the most challenging to you?
6. In our sermon we listed four virtues to cultivate as we put sloth to death. What are they? Which stands out to you most? How can you cultivate these in your own life?
7. What are you tempted to avoid right now that God has been calling you to do? How does this topic encourage you to action?
8. This Time Tomorrow: How does this passage transform your thoughts, actions, or interactions at “this time tomorrow”?