JOY KILLERS (5): Idleness Instead of Diligence (HC 91 & 111)

About this episode

This episode discusses the concept of idleness as a joy killer in contrast to diligence within a Christian context.

smalltowntheologian.org VISION Spreading a passion for historic Reformed confessionalism throughout the world by helping people discover, believe, and apply the priceless Biblical truths found within it for their comfort, joy, and perseverance in Jesus Christ.

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Shirk

Topics covered

• idleness
• diligence
• joy
• Christianity
• Reformed confessionalism
• spiritual growth

Keywords

• idleness
• diligence
• joy killers
• Christianity
• Reformed theology
• spirituality
• faith
• perseverance

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