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NASB | Revelation 3:1 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: ¶ He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, says this: 'I know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 3:1 "To the angel (divine messenger) of the church in Sardis write: "These are the words of Him who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: 'I know your deeds; you have a name (reputation) that you are alive, but [in reality] you are dead. |
Bible Question: what Scripture would you base your ans.folks leaving the Church because they were mad at the Preacher and they got into a little group in the Church and start on everyone there. saying this church has more Jealous in it than I ever have seen in a Church..it makes you feel., well what I am doing are they Jealouse. it bother me. could someone help me. In Pray for me ..it hurts to see folks leaving and saying all the these thing. In Christ. |
Bible Answer: "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:35 It seems to me that your church is not characterized by love for one another, much less even respect! Perhaps a return to the elementary teachings about forgiveness should be considered by the Pastoral staff. Corporate confession should follow personal confession of sin in the church. The members must first recognize the plank in their own eyes before they go about demanding that others remove theirs. (Seems to me that a speck is not what anyone is seeing here!) Jealousy is bred by a desire for approval or belonging from others. And when we don't get what we want, we get mad. But have we forgotten that we already have this (approval and acceptance or belonging) in Christ - seeking it from any one but God is sin! And you are right to be grieved over what has happened to your church as a result. If God has gifted you or granted you a blessing, it is yours. If others are jealous of what you have, it is because they do not realize what THEY already have in Christ - salvation for starters! Love them as Jesus commands. Remember that you are not alone in your hurting. I will pray that God comforts you in your situation and brings about a healing for the ministry at your church. mommapbs |