Bible Text: Gen 43:1-12 | Preacher: Pastor Bruce Carlson | Series: Joseph

Introduction:

Linger : properly to  question or hesitate, that is,(by implication) to be reluctant:-delay,linger,stay selves, tarry.(strongs)                                                         Lot linger. Gen 19:16                                                                                                         Lot`s wife. Gen 19:26                                                                                                      Ehud escaped while they tarried Judges 3:26                                                            Drunks tarry long at the wine Prov 23:20.                                                                  Sinners remain in the position of temptation 2 Tim 2:22                                        Israel lingered and died in the wilderness Num 14:29                                              Psa 119:60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

Fear causes us to Linger.
Confusion causes us to Linger.
Sin causes us to Linger.
The Unknown causes us to Linger.
Hard Decision causes us to Linger.

Conclusion:

Why linger obeying the Lord?

Why  linger getting saved?

Why linger in your marriage?

Why linger with your children?

Why Linger giving the gospel?