What the Bible says about Inaction
(From Forerunner Commentary)

1 Kings 19:4-15 While pitying himself, Elijah asks for death, saying, "It is enough! Now LORD, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!" His situation reveals several problems that can fatigue and erode our attitudes: He presumes the outcome, focuses on the problem and himself, and becomes physically exhausted. God provides the solutions to alleviate self-pity: Pray for God's help, rest, find a new focus and new expectations, repent of sins, and take obedient action. When Elijah crawls into his shell, God commands him to get up and get moving. He wants Elijah to choose godly action based on obedience rather than inaction based on his emotions. Genuine repentance and a clear view of our true condition, not a distorted one, fights self-pity. Martin G. Collins Overcoming (Part 10): Self-Pity Related Topics: Action and Faith | Action, Taking | Inaction | Repentance | Rest | Self Pity

 

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