Apathy

Connections List
 * Depression

Scope
 * Methods of counteracting current apath

Topics
 * Def/mech
 * Methods

Def/mech
 * This is for combating the emotion of apaty (distinct from feelings, which are an alternate mode of thinking)

METHODS 1) Emotional functions
 * a) You don't have to feel (emotion) it. Emotions are often trained or just come later.
 * b) You are broken and your emotions don't always work the way they're supposed to.

2) Obey Romans 12:11-12 Never be lacking in zeal but keep your spiritual fervor serving the Lord: Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
 * a) Fall on God, grip him. You should pursue God first. Don't worry about happiness, that comes as a result of following God.
 * b) Just do emotions (or something similar). God commands it.
 * c) Has God given you a task?

3) Utilitarian And it's not normal serving either - they don't know what they need. It's also not easy. If it were like a video game or math problem no one would need help. It also takes energy - that's why it's called work and it needs to be done.
 * a) Serve God, he wants to meet people
 * b) Serve people, their current and eternal lives will suck without God (same w/current JCs)

4) Future rewards 1 Corinthians 9:24b Run in such as way as to get the prize. Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
 * a) Store up treasures in heaven. Run the race. Make insane investmets. Keep track of them?
 * b) You'll be freakishly happy in heaven. Patience. Trust God and do work now.

5) Current rewards/draw
 * a) God is your great reward. Draw closer to him by doing stuff. When did we feed your or visit you in prison? Find him in the people you serve (eh...yes).
 * b) Things are not right unless your are pursuing God, not happiness. It is your 'safe' way.
 * c) Live for something bigger than yourself. Don't be selfish. Is that not inspiring? Epic.
 * d) You will be most happy by pursuing God, not happiness. Seek first the kingdom of heaven.
 * e) Relationships with people and God will make you care for them. Fulfillment through relationship.