Woe Unto Those Who Are At Ease In Zion

Amos 6:1-8

Then and NowMany at ease in the days of Amos

Had a false sense of securityGiven to their luxuries & material possessionsNot see impending danger of God’s judgment

Many modern saints also at ease in ZionLukewarm, lethargic & lulled to sleep by SatanGiven to pursuit of materialism & pleasureFail to consider the coming judgment of God

Excuses SometimesHeard For FailureTo Do The Work

“There is nothing to do”

• If Christians are at ease today, it is not because there is nothing to do.

• In fact, there is much work to be accomplished.

John 4:34-35John 9:4-5

1 Corinthians 15:58Ephesians 2:8-10

“There is excess of workers”

• If Christians are at ease today, it is not because there is an excess of workers.

• In fact, there is a shortage of workers.

Matthew 9:35-38Colossians 4:10-112 Timothy 4:9-12

3 John 5-8

“There is plenty of time”

• If Christians are at ease today, it is not because there is plenty of time.

• In fact, time and opportunity are limited.

2 Corinthians 6:1-2Ephesians 5:15-16

James 4:13-15

….Like those of Amos’ day, the church at Laodicea was also at ease in Zion

Despite their complacency, they were facing desperate spiritual problemsGod demands that all such individuals be zealous and repent (Revelation 3:14-19)

We must be diligent & zealous in the Lord’s work (Titus 2:11-14).