Apathy: When Loyalty Seems Futile

Описание: Message preached on August 3, 2025 by Pastor John White. This video is for non-profit educational purposes only. The brief use of images from copyright material is thought to be ‘fair use’ of the material.

Malachi 3:13-18

Main Question: What should we do when serving God seems pointless and unrewarding?
Big Idea: When loyalty to God seems futile, know that God recognizes your loyal service, remembers your loyal heart, and rewards your loyal life.

Proverbs:
Proverbs 11:18 - "The wicked person earns an empty wage, but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward."
Proverbs 23:17-18 - "Don’t let your heart envy sinners; instead, always fear the Lord. For then you will have a future, and your hope will not be dashed."
Proverbs 24:19-20 - “Don’t be agitated by evildoers, and don’t envy the wicked. For the evil have no future; the lamp of the wicked will be put out.”

Outline:
I. God Recognizes Your Loyal Service (vv. 13-15; 1 Sam 16:7; Psa 139:1-4; Heb 4:13; 1 Cor 4:5)


II. God Remembers Your Loyal Heart (vv. 16; Psa 56:8; Neh 13:14; Rev 20:12; Dan 7:10)


III. God Rewards Your Loyal Life (vv. 17-18; Matt 25:21; 1 Cor 3:8; Rev 22:12; 2 Tim 4:8)