For this reason many are weak and sick

For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep. (1 Cor. 11: 30)

HYPEROPIA ØFarsighted, sees objects better at a distance. ØSome people can see big and distant things in the Lord's work, but not the things close by. ØThey are good at spreading a feast, but no good at giving a cup of cold water. "And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward. " (Matt. 10: 42) 3

HYPEROPIA ØFarsighted, sees objects better at a distance. ØSome people can see big and distant things in the Lord's work, but not the things close by. ØThey are good at spreading a feast, but no good at giving a cup of cold water. ØThey are good at trying to convert the masses, but no good at preaching to a lone hearer. "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. " (Luke 16: 10) 4

RACHITIS ØA disease in which the head enlarges and the bones become misshapen; rickets. ØSpiritually, it is having the big head, being egotistical. "Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. " (Matt. 18: 4) 6

RACHITIS ØA disease in which the head enlarges and the bones become misshapen; rickets. ØSpiritually, it is having the big head, being egotistical. Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. (Col. 3: 12 -13) 7

RACHITIS ØA disease in which the head enlarges and the bones become misshapen; rickets. ØSpiritually, it is having the big head, being egotistical. Likewise younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble. " (1 Peter 5: 5) 8

RACHITIS ØA disease in which the head enlarges and the bones become misshapen; rickets. ØSpiritually, it is having the big head, being egotistical. These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 9

RACHITIS ØA disease in which the head enlarges and the bones become misshapen; rickets. ØSpiritually, it is having the big head, being egotistical. A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. (Prov. 6: 1619) 10

RACHITIS ØA disease in which the head enlarges and the bones become misshapen; rickets. ØSpiritually, it is having the big head, being egotistical. Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. (Prov. 16: 18) 11

CHILLS ØA sensation of cold, attended with shivering. ØSpiritually, a cold heart; sin brings this on. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. (Matt. 24: 12) 13

FEVER ØPatient runs an abnormally high temperature. ØSpiritually, it is a hot temper. So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. (James 1: 1920) 15

FEVER ØPatient runs an abnormally high temperature. ØSpiritually, it is a hot temper. "Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. (Eph. 4: 26) 16

LETHARGIC ENCEPHALITIS Sleeping sickness; a viral disease affecting the brain, characterized by apathy, sleepiness, extreme muscular weakness and impairment of vision. Many church members are so afflicted. Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. (1 Thess. 5: 6) 18

LETHARGIC ENCEPHALITIS ØSleeping sickness; a viral disease affecting the brain, characterized by apathy, sleepiness, extreme muscular weakness and impairment of vision. ØMany church members are so afflicted. Therefore He says: "Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light. " (Eph. 5: 14) 19

LETHARGIC ENCEPHALITIS ØSleeping sickness; a viral disease affecting the brain, characterized by apathy, sleepiness, extreme muscular weakness and impairment of vision. ØMany church members are so afflicted. And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. 20

LETHARGIC ENCEPHALITIS ØSleeping sickness; a viral disease affecting the brain, characterized by apathy, sleepiness, extreme muscular weakness and impairment of vision. ØMany church members are so afflicted. Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. (Rom. 13: 11 -14) 21

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