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REPENT 2

Text : Mar 1:15. 

 *And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.* 

 *Salvation cycle is only complete when believing meets repentance.REPENT AND BELIEVE.* 

 *Any 'unrepented believer' is not only injurious to himself but to the whole body of Christ.*

While Simon the Sorcerer was following Philip, he was believed to be a believer until situation revealed his true identity. Acts. 8:9-18. This is the true identity of anyone who is an unrepented believer :

1. *They equate money with spiritual things.* 

Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.Act 8:18.

 *One thing that can conveniently compete with the space of God in your life is money. Beware of mammon.* 

Jesus called both God and mammon Masters. 

 _No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon._ Luke 16:13. Which of these two masters are you obeying? 

Mammon in international standard version is referred to as wealth, while another version simply calls it money. 

Just as Simon offered money to the Apostles in exchange for spiritual gift, so do many so called Christians give money to prophets, pastors and the likes in exchange for prayers, prophecies, miracles, visions and the likes. 

All these are the byproducts of believers who never really repented, believers who never really had a solid encounter with Jesus Christ. 

2. *They are not mindful about eternity.* 

 _You have no part or share in what we’re saying, because your heart isn’t right with God_ .Act 8:21.

 *Anyone whose heart isn't right with God can't ascend to Him. God cares so much about your heart's content* 

LORD, who may stay in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy mountain?

The one who lives with integrity, who does righteous deeds, and who speaks truth to himself. PS. 15:1-2.

 *Yes, it's good to confess the right thing, but confession must go hand in hand with believing and living right.* Don't just confess to be a believer or a Christian, you must PRACTICE RIGHTEOUSNESS. 

Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.1Jn 3:7.

3. *There's still room for repentance.* 

 _So repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, your heart’s intent may be forgiven you._ Act 8:22.

If you are still alive in the flesh, then hope is not lost. You still have the Grace to repent and turn to God. Regardless of how far you have gone in your believing journey, if the Spirit of God is convicting your heart right now to repent, please do not hesitate, run to the cross for mercy and He will abundantly pardon.

 *If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.* 1Jn 1:9.

Bible Reading : Mathew. 3:1-12.

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