Sardis was strategically located with important commercial routes running between the east and the west. Thus Sardis became very wealthy. In fact the first coin in the world was minted in Sardis. And because fo this, the Church in Sardis was self-sufficient, self-confident and self-indulgence. And they became spiritually complacent. Sardis may have become a reputable city but it was spiritually dead.
In Revelation, Jesus wanted Sardis to correct their situation spiritually.
3 things was needful:
1. Look into the Past and REMEMBER what they have received and heard, obey it and repent.
2. Look into the Present and REVIEW our spiritual lives.
3. Look into the future and REPRIORITIZE
There will be 3 REWARDS awating the Church of Sardis:
1. PURE GARMENTS
2. PURE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
3. PURE REPUTATION
Lord Jesus, As I evaluate my life over, help me to review and reprioritize my life to that I will not fall into complacency. Amen!
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