The Sin of Complacency

Song of Solomon 5:2-6

Overview: Song of Solomon

Historical insight: husband and wifeAlso a picture of:* love relationship between Jesus / and a believer

* relationship between Jesus/bridegroom and Church (collectively)/ bride of Christ

The Change of Heart The Bride in 3:2 – “I must arise”

“I must seek him whom my soul loves”

The Bride in 5:3 – “How can I put it on again? How can I dirty them again?

Complacency = “A feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction, especially when coupled with an unawareness of danger, trouble, or controversy.”

Complacency = Quenching the Holy Spirit

“Do not quench the Holy Spirit” 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Serving Jesus becomes an interruption* I hear what He says* I will deliberate to see if I agree (pride, rebellion) Q: Must God explain before you obey? Isaiah 55:8

What Happens While We Wait?

OUTWARDLYDivine appointments are missed – “I sent

you for this reason” Ephesians 2:10Doors of openness close down – (Ukraine)

Galatians 4:2-3Sin/pride rots and deteriorates like

termites/cancer undiscovered! People are lost (or saved!) for eternity

Complacency Breeds Sin, Rebellion, Disobedience

INWARDLY• The sequence of sin – James 1:13-16• Temptation = carried away, enticed

by his own lust• Lust conceives, gives birth to sin• Sin brings forth death • For the believer, we breach sweet

fellowship with the Lord• For the unbeliever, eternity in hell

Vs. 4 – Aroused by the Extended Hand

What DID stir her to action, at last?Vs. 4 – his hand reaching for her…The hand outstretched at the cross – John 12:32 – “And I, if I be lifted up, will draw all men unto Myself”His invitation reaching to you right now* offers forgiveness of sin* reality of new life* peace with God

Seek the Lord While He May Be Found!

Vs. 6 – “My beloved had turned and gone away! I searched for Him but did not find Him” I called for Him but he did not answer me” 2 Corinthians 6:2 – “now is the acceptable time, now is the day of salvation” “Seek the Lord while He may be found;Call upon Him while He is near” (Isaiah 55:6)