Revelation 3:17; Self-Delusion

Revelation 3:17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

The Proverbs through King Solomon warns us:

4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. 5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. Prov. 23:4-5 (KJV)

This church was living in a state of self-delusion. Truly, our Lord assessed they were wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked, a description of the abject spiritual poverty of this church.

This wealthy, proud, and materialistic city like Laodicea the spirit of the city had permeated the thinking of the church members. Their wealth gave them a false sense of security, success, and satisfaction. They looked at all the external measurements of success and crowed that they “have need of nothing.” 

It is no wonder there is no desire to evangelize!

Follow Me

I hear my risen Saviour say:
Follow me, follow me, follow me!
His voice is calling all the day
Follow me, follow me, follow me!

(Full Chorus)
For thee I trod the bitter way
For thee I gave my life away;
And drank the gall thy debt to pay
Follow me, follow me, follow me!

Matthew 16:24-25 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Amen.