WARNING: a deadly disease that attacks Christians!!!

   A deadly disease is spreading through the Church of the Living God.
It is called "PASSIVE MEDIOCRITY." Many Christians are not even aware
they are carriers. The following is a detailed description of this ugly
sore on the Body of Christ:

   The name of the disease it take from the root words "PASSIVE, "
which means inactive, neutral, offering no opposition and taking no
part; and "MEDIOCRE," which is lukewarm, indifferent, neither very good
nor very bad.

   SYMPTOMS:

   1. Spiritual inertia. 2. Lack of joy. 3. Lack of desire to:

   a. Pray. b. Read the Holy Bible. c. Sing praises to God. d. Attend
church. e. Talk about God. f. Witness to the unsaved.

   4. Increase in sudden minor illnesses on Sundays and Wednesdays

   5. Preference of shopping, boating, sleeping over church activities
If you suffer from any of the above symptoms, you most likely have
"PASSIVE MEDIOCRITY." The following prescription will combat the
disease:

   CURE:

   1. Cleanse your system with repentance before God.

   2. Praise the Lord day and night.

   3. Meditate on large doses of the Word.

   4. Get involved in prayer meetings, Bible studies.

   5. Attend church regularly.

   6. Reorganize your priorities putting the Lord FIRST.

   If you have a SEVERE case of "PASSIVE MEDIOCRITY" it is suggested
that you seek the counsel of a "spiritual physician" (your pastor or a
Christian counselor).

   PREVENTION:

   If you have not yet contracted this deadly disease, guard yourself
by following these preventive measures:

   1. Set aside time each day for praise, prayer and Bible study.

   2. Seek your place of service in a local body and COMMIT to it.

   3. Continually evaluate your priorities, always keeping your
relationship with the Lord FIRST.

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