Hesitation
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· 11 viewsA delay in reaching a decision, or a reluctance to reach a decision, on account of uncertainty, caution or rebellion. Scripture provides examples of individuals who hesitate in the face of divine commands or promises, and indicates its dangers.
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Examples of people who hesitated
Examples of people who hesitated
Lot
Lot
But he hesitated. So the men seized his hand and the hand of his wife and the hands of his two daughters, for the compassion of the Lord was upon him; and they brought him out, and put him outside the city.
Lot’s wife
Lot’s wife
But his wife, from behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.
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Moses
Moses
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Peter in obeying the Lord
Peter in obeying the Lord
The Spirit told me to go with them without misgivings. These six brethren also went with me and we entered the man’s house.
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Other examples
Other examples
Israel on approaching the promised land:
Israel on approaching the promised land:
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Gideon; Israel in the time of Elijah; Jeremiah
Examples of people who did not hesitate
Examples of people who did not hesitate
Caleb
Caleb
Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “We should by all means go up and take possession of it, for we will surely overcome it.”
Simon and Andrew
Simon and Andrew
Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.
Paul
Paul
For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God.
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Believers should not hesitate to act when they know what is right
Believers should not hesitate to act when they know what is right
They should not hesitate to speak
They should not hesitate to speak
“Cry loudly, do not hold back;
Raise your voice like a trumpet,
And declare to My people their transgression
And to the house of Jacob their sins.
Jesus Christ commands immediate obedience
Jesus Christ commands immediate obedience
But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”
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God does not hesitate
God does not hesitate
To bring judgment
To bring judgment
I, the Lord, have spoken; it is coming and I will act. I will not relent, and I will not pity and I will not be sorry; according to your ways and according to your deeds I will judge you,” declares the Lord God.’ ”
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The delay in Jesus Christ’s return is not due to hesitation
The delay in Jesus Christ’s return is not due to hesitation
The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.