Marks of a True Church

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In today’s teaching Prophet Hari equips us to identify the traits of a true Church and points us to the glorious Church of God.

We live in a time where deception is so rampant and lies are presented so well. Therefore, a strategy that we can employ is to learn to identify the marks of a true Church. In the knowledge of truth, lies are more easily detectable. Your protection lies in discovering the truth.

In the book of 1 Timothy chapter 4 we read that in the end times some will turn away from the true faith and follow teachings that come from demons. Demons have teachings, they teach through human vessels; people that have become deceived by their own lusts. Deception starts by something feeding the lust of your flesh. If your lust is not controlled and protected by a boundary, then you can be introduced to lies through deceptive spirits.

Be careful who you follow. If you have a man of God that isn’t afraid to correct you and present you the truth, then count yourself blessed. You are the by-product of the voice you listen to. Your destiny is decided by your diet.

The enemy wants you to believe that your sins are inconsequential. There is a demonic logic to deception, if you give it attention long enough you will be deceived. The enemy is constantly gathering information about you and at an opportune time he will convince you about a certain logic to abandon God.

Keys to protect yourself from deception:

1. Know the Lord personally and have an everyday communion with Him.

2. Study the word, develop a disciplined study of the Word.

3. Apply the Word, don’t only listen and read, start obeying.

4. Perfect Love - You can’t claim to be a true follower if you are not on a journey where you are perfecting love everyday. Greatness is not just a position, it's your capacity to love. As a child of God you are held to a higher standard.

Traits of a True Church:

Christ Centrality and supremacy- A true church is obsessed with the centrality of Christ. He is what keeps everything in balance. When that is compromised, deception enters. The Lord's power and glory keeps everything in check. Develop an intentional pursuit of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Faithful in preaching the imperishable Word of God - A true Church will not compromise on the truth. It will not compromise on the supremacy of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Church was never meant to blend in and look like the world. They are not afraid of standing out and proclaiming the truth.

Engaged in the work of God – A true church is committed to preaching the gospel of God and discipling nations. They become the true ambassadors of Christ on earth.

A glorious church - A true church displays the glory of the Lord. The glory of the latter Church will be greater than the former.

Spiritually intelligent – The Lord Jesus is returning for a wise bride, one that is spiritually compatible, mature and intelligent.

Constantly increasing in holiness – A true church is on an unceasing quest of purification. They strive to become blameless and spotless in their generation by growing in maturity and stature; fabricating a life that represents Jesus well.

Child of God, make these truths a part of your life in order to protect your soul and to be transformed into the end time army of God.