Living But Dead

Revelation  3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
In the beginning  of the book of revelation Christ begins Instruct to john write letters to seven churches.The church is not the building you worship in rather the church is you. So in other words the letter was address to group of believers. The church were facing strong persecution.  And at such a time of like that they subject themselves to correction, they thought christ will come at their time, so they wanted to be spotless and without blemish. But lets not go deep into  church history. Lets just try to see what we can learn from those letters to the churches.we will look at how he examine the Sardis Church.To be watchful not to miss out.
The Sardis Church as scripture indicated had a name that livest meaning they had fame, population, wealth, they spoke in tongue, did miracles, attended to the poor and many other wondrous things. They did all set of mighty things that every one assumed if Christ come they would be the first to be rapture. They might have had mighty choirs, instrumentalists, mighty church building and so much more.That was the state of the Sardis Church and the major reason why Christ said thou have a name that livest. The livest there was the judgement of men or men point of view about the church. They thought that because of their mighty works they will have a name that livest in heaven. But hear what Christ said after" but thou art dead" the world judgement of the church was that they were alive but God judgment was that they were dead. The is no room for assumption in this kingdom but is unfortunate that many of you like the Sardis Church are dead before God and assuming that you are alive. A dead Church is a church that is not ready for the returned of Christ as many of you are. This morning many of you will be going to church but I ask you a question are you dead or alive?
This church was dead before God because their works were not found perfect. They did all those mighty things but sin was still their close friend. They had outward holiness but lack inward purity. They had religion but lack righteousness. They love miracles and wealth but lose contact with the giver. They were men that were earthly conscious. They lay treasure for themselves on earth and were your treasure is there your heart will be. And such men have their part in the lake of fire and hell is their end.
The only solution toady is REPENTANCE. at this point your position as a worker or a member of a choir can not save you so the sooner you make this decision and turn away from the path of death the better for you. FOR WHAT SHALL IT PROFIT YOU IF YOU GAIN ALL YOU WANT IN THIS WORLD AND END UP IN HELL. think about it.
If you are willing to give your life to Jesus and to start a new life with him please say this prayer.
Lord Jesus come in to my heart I accept you today as my Lord and personal saviour. Forgive me all my sin and write my name in the book of life. Amen.
Congratulation friend I will love to hear your testimony.
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