Hebrews 5:11, “Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull (G3576) of hearing.”
G3576
νωθρός
nōthros
no-thros'
From a derivative of G3541; sluggish, that is, (literally) lazy, or (figuratively) stupid: - dull, slothful.
I recently completed the KI course on the Book of Proverbs and it had much to say about the sluggard and/or the slothful person.
H6102
עצל
‛âtsêl
aw-tsale
From H6101; indolent: - slothful, sluggard.
Proverbs 6:6, “Go to the ant, thou sluggard (H6102); consider her ways, and be wise.” The ant is often used an example of a very industrious insect and It can literally carry several times its own weight.
Proverbs 6:9, “How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard (H6102)? When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?” A very good question, as so many in our society would rather watch a reality show on TV than review world events. Also, many calling themselves Christians have itching ears and are being lured into the seeker friendly churches.
Proverbs 10:26, “As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard (H6102) to them that send him.” Jesus imparted unto us the great commission. How many of us are sluggard, when it comes to witnessing.
Proverbs 13:4, “The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.” Interesting given the discussion of inheritance in the Book of Hebrews. Will the diligent receive a greater inheritance?
Proverbs 26:16, “The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.”
From CM’s commentary on the Book of Proverbs:
“The Fool hates instruction, is self-confident, talks without thinking and mocks at sin.”
“The Simple believe everything and everybody and lack discernment, are easily led astray by others and lack understanding and cannot see ahead and, as a result, repeatedly walk into trouble.”
As to what contributes to the mass the dull of hearing in today’s society, many are too lazy to use their God-given brain. It is easier to watch the mind numbing shows on TV or to listen to the lame stream media with their far left propaganda. There has been a concerted effort in the dumbing down of America and it has borne great fruit.
As for how our society can correct its propensity to be dull of hearing, I am concerned that it may be too late. We are two generations removed from throwing God out of our school and the pronouncement by many that “God is dead.” God hates pride and yet many listen to Satan saying, “You can be as God.”
After 911 there was a minor revival in this country, however, it was quickly forgotten. The acclaim for the movie “God is not Dead” indicates that there is still hope for revival.
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