The Habit of Grit

Michael Wurz - 2/4/2024

In his sermon, "The Habit of Grit," Pastor Michael Wurz illustrates how small faithful actions can trigger significant impact over time—an idea derived from Matthew 17:20. The sermon discusses the importance of elements such as grace, grit, resilience, integrity, and teachability, all demonstrating potential pathways to growth and sanctification. The analogy of muscle building and saving money, consistent and seemingly small acts that lead to significant results, fortifies the notion of a faithful, albeit small, acts leading to a significant change. Drawing upon the story of a flourishing long-term marriage maintained by grit, Pastor Wurz highlights how grit serves as the backbone of our resilience in the face of spiritual battles and obedience to God. Apart from grit, he repeatedly focuses on the importance of integrity, resilience, grace, and teachability in our spiritual walks—with integrity as the pioneer. Without it, he argues, all other traits fall apart. The sermon concludes with Pastor Wurz encouraging his listeners to foster a mindset of perseverance and continually strengthen their relationship with God. The overriding objective is the faithful servant's recognition from God, saying, "well done." Therefore, Pastor Wurz's sermon, above all else, strives to promote faithfulness in small things, perseverance, and a continuous intention towards spiritual growth and betterment.