Revelation churches - part 5

Today, Sardis is gone. A tiny village named Sart is the only remnant.

"And to the angel of the assembly in Sardis write: These things saith he that has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars: I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things that remain, which are about to die, for I have not found thy works complete before my God. Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and keep [it] and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come [upon thee] as a thief, and thou shalt not know at what hour I shall come upon thee. But thou hast a few names in Sardis which have not defiled their garments, and they shall walk with me in white, because they are worthy. He that overcomes, *he* shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot his name out of the book of life, and will confess his name before my Father and before his angels. He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies." (Rev 3:1-6)dar

A long time ago, this was considered to be a truly wealthy spot to live. Much gold and silver was coined under king Croesus. Many invaders were attracted by the wealth and came and helped themselves to it. An earthquake flattened it back when Jesus was a young man.

The church here had come to a complete stop. People who professed to be Christians were content to rest on their laurels, and let Jesus do the work. After all, they had their salvation. Why worry about anyone else? Why work to spread the word? Their motto might as well have been; I've got mine. You worry about yours!

Jesus says "You folks are mostly dead! You few who have not defiled yourselves will walk with Me before the Father. The rest will have their names removed from the book of life!"

Complacency is NOT the answer!

Once again, if your ears work... LISTEN!