Ephesus had left their first love. It is entirely possible to love cultural traditions more than God. It is possible to love denominationalism more than God. It is possible to love religious activity more than God. Position, power, and prestige can replace our love for God.
Good churches die when they II .
Deny the Spirit of God , Zech. The supernatural presence and power of God was the birthmark of the early church. We have allowed our charismatic friends to scare us away from anything that appears to be the anointing and unction of the Holy Spirit. You do not have to sacrifice truth to enjoy the fire of the illuminating presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Good churches die when they III .