Wednesday, March 23, 2016

COMPLACENT CHRISTIANS!

"Amos 6: " V 1;Woe to them that are at ease..v4; They lie upon the beds of ivory..v6; that drink wine in bowls; v6 but are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph; v7 Therefore now shall they go captive...(Amos 6:1-14). Amos preached in a time , which was similar to ours in many ways. Complacent in many ways and doesn't need God, right? Here Israel felt that they were greatest nation on earth, people felt secure because of their temple and fortress of Samaria, but they were living to steal, murder, commit adultery, oppress the helpless, and follow other gods. Now a days in our society sin run rampant, abortion has become a way of life, alcohol, tobacco,drug and destructive sinful life is becoming a way of life. People are concerned about material possessions, money, entertainment, the pursuit of pleasure, increased pleasure time etc. Concern about anything but GOD! Life looks rosy to many people. Their work is fulfilling. The house or apartment doesn't need repair, surplus bank account, good health, Good friends. Hey, good times however can be dangerous. Comfort and pleasure can become so important that we give God little or no place in our thoughts FOR GOD. Prosperity can quickly lead to complacency. History teaches us that religious fervor usually declines during prosperous times. Bro: learn from Israel's experience and heed the Lord's instruction, this need not happen to us. LET'S BE CAREFUL THAT WE DO NOT FORGET THE LORD- ESPECIALLY WHEN ALL LOOKS BRIGHT! DON'T BE A COMPLACENT CHRISTIAN. KING SOLOMON WROTE 'VANITY, VANITY, EVERYTHING IS VANITY. ALL THE PROSPERITY CAN GO IN ONE MOMENT. Y'ALL HEAR ME.

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