A Summer of Sin: Sloth

Published: July 18, 2022, 10 a.m.

During the summer of 2022, the GPS will study the Seven Deadly Sins. This list originated several hundred years after the inception of the church and it stands the test of time as a reliable guide for naming some of humanity’s most common struggles. Pride, Envy, Anger, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, and Lust are important for us to consider as places where we are tempted to rebel. 

However, the list is not simply meant to leave us in the pit of despair. We can speak openly and honestly about sin because we believe in a God who will forgive us even while we are still sinners. We are never beyond the reach of a loving God.

This list also can be a guide towards a flourishing life. In other words, by naming paths of unrighteousness we can also discern paths of righteousness. Therefore, each week, we will also consider antidotes to each sin as well as holy postures and practices that can lead us away from failure and towards a life of flourishing.