has an impact upon the non-Christian. A defeated Christian leaves another kind of impact upon the world: No one can have a successful Christian life. Be willing to suffer with Christ (cf. Mark 8:38). The Pergamos church was known for its toleration of sin. One cannot tolerate sin in his life without it affecting his spiritual life. The same is true for churches. A compromising church will lose its influence and power. The person and church should hate sin,
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