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  SPIRITUAL SLEEPWALKERS
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: A.W. Tozer's sermon emphasizes the importance of awakening from
spiritual sleep to recognize and live in alignment with God's presence
and righteousness.

Topics: "Self Control", "Spiritual Discipline"
Scripture References: Proverbs 18:10, Romans 8:5, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Ephesians 3:16, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 1:3, Revelation 1:16, Revelation 3:8

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Gary Demarest, in his sermon, emphasizes the importance of discipline or
'sound mind' (sophronismos) as a saved mind that is self-controlled,
disciplined, and properly prioritized. This sound-mindedness in action
is marked by sobriety, sound judgment, and prudence, contrasting with a
mindset of excessive self-indulgence. Paul reminds Timothy that God has
given us the power to keep ourselves in check and free from excitement,
reflecting a spirit of self-control. Various commentators like William
MacDonald, Guy King, and J. Vernon McGee further elaborate on the
significance of discipline in maintaining a sensibly minded and balanced
life.

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When the Bible says "Awake to righteousness and sin not," it indicates
the possiblity of a sudden awakening, like when an alarm clock going off
rouses you out of sleep. There is such a thing as being asleep and
suddenly being wakened, and this is surprising to people. People often
say, "You know, I was living a life displeasing to God. I was a church
member, but though I didn't know it, I was displeasing to God. My life
wasn't right. Then suddenly I was wakened by God. It was a surprise." .
. . People who are awakened from moral sleep say, "Well, what's the
matter with me?

I've been living a life that's been displeasing to God, and I simply did
not know it. "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of
it. . . .

This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven'"
(Genesis 28:16-17). Jacob must have been rather disconcerted when he
awoke and found that he had been in the presence of God all the time,
but he had been asleep. He was not morally dead; he was not cut off from
the covenant--he was merely asleep.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/spiritual-sleepwalkers/
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