This episode will launch on the evening of the 4th of July.

So many Americans will be sleep deprived tonight, which is very timely because we have an

email from a listener named Ashley who writes and asks how much sleep is the sign of personal

laziness and how little sleep is the sign of faithless arrogance.

Hello, Pastor John, my question for you is about sleep I've heard opposing opinions ranging

from some saying that sleep is a very necessary and humbling reminder of our mortality.

To others explaining that we must sacrifice everything including sleep to be able to utilize

our time on earth to glorify God.

What are your thoughts on this?

Is it more glorifying to God to utilize his gift of rest through sleep or to capitalize

on the time we have to go sleep deprived in order to more fully serve him, Pastor John?

What would you say to Ashley?

I wonder if it might be helpful to compare this question to the question about food and

fasting.

Is food good?

Should it be enjoyed?

Should we regularly eat a healthy diet?

But on the other hand, is fasting good?

Not eating.

Are there times when for the kingdom we will skip meals?

And the answer is surely that God does give food as an absolute necessity for life.

You can't live without food and you can't live without sleep.

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