Sober Not Boring
Sober Not Boring
Robert J. Woldhuis
The Shortcut Is A Trap | Proverbs 21
7 minutes Posted Dec 22, 2025 at 4:59 pm.
(MSG) gives us the reality check we ignored for years: "Careful planning puts you ahead in the long run; hurry and scurry puts you further behind." Notice the guarantee: It doesn't say rushing might hurt you. It says it puts you further behind. If you rush the process, you rush the relapse.
Introduction: The Trap of Shortcuts
Proverbs 21: The Hard Truth
Self-Deception and God's Guidance
The Dangers of Hasty Shortcuts
The Pursuit of Pleasure vs. Purpose
Words of Wisdom: Watch Your Tongue
Final Thoughts: Balance and Trust
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The Shortcut is a Trap – Why "Hurry" is Hurting You (Proverbs 21) 🚧🛑
We live in an Amazon Prime world. We want the new life delivered by tomorrow afternoon. But in recovery, the shortcut is almost always a trap door.
Proverbs
Today on Day 21, we are walking through Proverbs 21 front-to-back. We’re diagnosing why we chase quick fixes and how to finally build something that lasts. In this video, we cover:
✅ The Hurry Trap: Why you can't microwave character and why "hurry and scurry" is a recipe for disaster (v. 5).
✅ Thrill Addiction: Why The Message says, "You’re addicted to thrills? What an empty life!" and how to stop chasing the high (v. 17).
✅ The Battle Plan: Understanding that you have to do your best to prepare, but you must "trust God to bring the victory" (v. 31).
If you are tired of starting over because you tried to skip the steps, it's time to stop looking for the hack and start doing the work.
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