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A lot of carnal Christians are going to make it into heaven. They have been washed in the blood. They are clinging to that part of their faith. But for now—for today—they are sitting there suffering, sick, deprived of God’s blessings. They are waiting for a better day. They say, “When I get to heaven, there will be no more sickness, no more pain, no more doctors. ” Another Christian will say, “Devil, I refuse to carry this sickness. I’m not going to wait until I get to heaven. God is my God now!
Only you and God—and Satan—know beyond doubt. One of these categories is yours. To the Natural Man This is my message to you if you are a natural man. First, I shall give a definition. A natural man is one who is devoid of the things of God. He has no spiritual appetite. He is not concerned for the things of God. He doesn’t want to live for God. In the church, he likes the fellowship and the communion of the people, and the advantages which he may receive in the world from being looked upon as a “good person” because of his connection with the church.
It is easy to go by your feelings. One day, I was driving from Philadelphia to Chicago on the turnpike. Half way through Ohio, I was riding along, talking in tongues, having a great time—just me and the Lord. I was feeling fine! Suddenly, I was struck with a sharp pain, on the left side just under the fifth rib. No more talking in tongues now! ” Not really a voice, mind you, but just as real. ” I said, “Yes! ” The devil said, “How many men did you bury this week? ” I said, “Five men! ” I was getting worse all the time.