Burry Up Before Its Too Late

Proverbs 27:1

Scripture Reference

Proverbs 27:1 — Boast not thyself of to‑morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

Introduction

Title: “Burry Up Before Its Too Late” (preacher intentionally uses blunt, folksy language). This sermon confronts procrastination, pride, and spiritual delay with urgent biblical truth. Using Proverbs 27:1 as the foundation, the preacher weaves humor, story, and plain talk to warn believers and the unsaved alike that delay can bring consequences. The message is both pastoral and prophetic: Godly living requires timely obedience; salvation and sanctification must not be put off.

Quote from Preacher

“Boast not thyself of tomorrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.”

Outline

1. Proclaim the Principle: Proverbs and Procrastination
   1. Proverb Stated

      The Bible plainly tells us not to boast of tomorrow because we do not control our days. This is a warning against both pride and procrastination.

   2. Meaning for Today

      Young adults need to hear that “I’ll do it later” is spiritually dangerous—whether that “it” is salvation, reconciling relationships, or holy living. The preacher connects Proverbs 27:1 to practical delay and self‑confidence.

2. Paint the Picture: The Frog Revival Parable
   1. Story Structure

      The preacher uses a vivid allegory about frogs preparing for winter to illustrate the urgency of obedience. The frogs who heeded the warning “buried up” and were safe; those who delayed suffered loss or death.

   2. Parable Application

      The amphibian tale shows how complacency and the peer pressure of “know it all” attitudes lead to harm. Like the frogs, people who mock warning and delay spiritual preparedness face real consequences.

3. Proclaim the Problem: Know‑It‑All Culture and Delay
   1. Cultural Complacency

      The preacher calls out a culture that trivializes holiness: the “we’ve got time” attitude, the mocking of conservative conviction, and the easy excuse of “grace” as license to delay repentance.

   2. The Longsuffering of God and Human Hardening

      Because God is patient, hearts may harden and people can grow calloused, thinking judgment will never come. That delay can lead to scars and missed blessings even if God later forgives.

4. Present the Proof: Scripture on Urgency and the Will of God
   1. Scriptural Commands and Warnings

      The preacher brings in Ephesians 5 and Romans 12 to show that Christianity demands present, not postponed, obedience: “be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is” (Eph. 5) and “be not conformed but be transformed” (Rom. 12).

   2. Consequences of Delay

      Proverbs 27:1 is reinforced by the truth that delayed obedience is disobedience. Scripture teaches sowing and reaping (Galatians 6:7–8) and the reality of judgment (Hebrews 9:27): procrastination has cost.

5. Press the Point: Personal Reckoning and Confession
   1. Practical Spiritual Areas to Act Now

      The preacher names real areas that demand immediate attention: getting saved if lost, repenting from sexual sin, stopping pornography, mending broken relationships, and stepping into service.

   2. Spiritual Momentum vs. Delay

      Getting started in faith does not require perfection. Take the step now—get saved, confess, serve, witness—then grow. Waiting for ideal preparation or perfection becomes the excuse of the procrastinator.

6. Push for Action: Respond While the Heart is Tender
   1. Recognize Conviction

      When the Holy Ghost pricks the heart, that is the moment to act. The preacher urges those feeling conviction to seek a parent, pastor, or faithful believer immediately.

   2. Use Every Means God Has Given

      Modern tools—phone, social media, email, text—are opportunities to share the Gospel and to reconnect with lost loved ones. Delayed evangelism and delayed obedience leave souls in peril.

7. Promise and Pastoral Encouragement
   1. God Can Restore

      Even with scars from past sin, God can use broken lives (He draws straight with a crooked stick). Repentance brings restoration, though consequences in this life may remain.

   2. Start Now—Not Perfectly, But Immediately

      The preacher closes with pastoral urgency: begin now. Whether it is salvation, confession, reconciling, or service—take the step. God honors immediate, humble obedience.

Summary

Proverbs 27:1 warns against arrogance and procrastination—boasting that tomorrow is guaranteed. Through a memorable frog parable the preacher exposes the folly of delaying spiritual preparation. The sermon insists that delay can cause permanent damage, and it calls hearers to act at once: repent, get saved if lost, repair relationships, and serve God now. The preacher reminds us that God is merciful yet just; His long‑suffering can become the stage on which hardness of heart develops. Therefore, heed conviction and obey without delay.

Quote to Ponder

“You better get buried up while you can.”

Application for the Week

Make this week a turning point. Practical steps to apply the sermon:

1. Respond to Conviction Immediately

   If you sense the Holy Spirit drawing you about salvation or sin, don’t wait. Tell a trusted Christian—your parent, pastor, or a mature believer—and ask for prayer and guidance. If you are not saved, pray to receive Christ today: confess your sin, believe on Christ’s substitutionary death and resurrection, and repent.

2. Mend What You Can Mend

   Identify one strained relationship (spouse, parent, sibling, friend) and take the first step this week toward reconciliation—call, apologize, or ask for prayer. Delayed reconciliation often hardens the heart of both parties.

3. Turn Away from Secret Sins

   Confess and remove temptations: install internet filters, delete compromising contacts, block explicit accounts, and enlist an accountability partner. Small practical barriers reduce the power of sin.

4. Start Serving Now

   Volunteer once this week: join an outreach, hand out gospel tracts, visit a neighbor, or serve in a local ministry. You don’t need all the qualifications—start where you are, and God will develop you.

5. Use Digital Tools for Gospel Opportunity

   Send one gospel message or invitation this week: a text, an email, or a social post to someone who needs Christ. The preacher emphasized that modern means are God‑given tools—use them with urgency and love.

6. Daily Remembrance

   Memorize Proverbs 27:1 this week and meditate on it every morning. Let it steer decisions and prompt action when you are tempted to say “later.”

May the Lord give you resolve to act now. Delayed obedience is not obedience; bury up while you can—seek Christ, repent, and serve.