Don't Neglect

"My sons, be not now negligent: for the LORD hath chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, and that ye should minister unto Him, and burn incense." (2 Chronicles 29:11)

In my lifetime I have seen old barns and houses in a run-down condition as a result of neglect.  More seriously, we all have seen, or perhaps even experienced, the result of neglected health issues.  Neglect can be a very serious thing.

When Hezekiah, one of the few good kings of Judah came to the throne, the house of God had been neglected and it was in a very "run-down" condition. The bad condition of the place of worship was a result of the negligent attitude of the people toward God.  Hezekiah called together the priests and Levites and told them to sanctify themselves and the House of God and to carry the filthiness that had accumulated out of the holy place.

The king reminded them that the wrath of God was upon Judah and Jerusalem as a result of the people’s backslidden condition. It was the result of negligence on the part of the people. He called on the people to repent of their negligence in the things of God

May I suggest some areas that we must not neglect.  First, don't neglect the salvation of your soul.  Second, don't neglect the Savior's fellowship. Third, don't neglect your separation from the world.  Fourth, don't neglect your service for the Master.  And finally, don't neglect sharing your testimony.