Social Loafing | Gravity | Week 2

We all feel it—that pull toward comfort, passivity, and self-preservation. In this week’s message, Pastor Mike Wilson dives into the concept of “Social Loafing,” where people do less when others are around to do the work. It’s a scientific reality—and a spiritual problem.

Using Galatians 5:17 and James 1:22, Pastor Mike shows how our sinful nature is constantly in tension with the Holy Spirit, creating a gravitational pull that keeps us stuck. Left unchecked, this pull can lead us to believe lies like, “Someone else will do it,” or, “I have to do it all myself.”

Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37), we’re reminded that compassion isn’t optional—and passivity isn’t neutral. Every believer has a role in building the Church and blessing their city.

We also get challenged to trust God in our generosity and reminded that true transformation doesn’t come from more strength—it comes from more surrender.

Key Takeaway:
You weren’t saved by works, and you won’t be sanctified by them either. Let go of “social loafing” and step into the full life Jesus offers—together with the Church.

Need a challenge today? Ask yourself:

• Am I pulling my weight in my faith?

• Where have I said “someone else will do it”?

• Am I surrendering to Jesus or just trying harder?

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Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Foreign Church Teaching
• (00:00:34) - God's Gravity Pulls Us Down
• (00:09:28) - All God's Love For You
• (00:11:03) - Coming as You Are
• (00:15:54) - What is the type of Gillette person?
• (00:19:41) - Social Loafing and Gravitational Pulls
• (00:26:33) - Donor's Paradise
• (00:32:57) - Wonders of the World Take Communion