Ephesians 6:10-11  Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (NKJV)

2 Corinthians 2:9-11 For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. 10 Now whom you forgive anything, I also forgive. For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ, 11 lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices. (NKJV) 

2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?--unless indeed you are disqualified. (NKJV)

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. (NKJV)

“Reclaiming Your 1st Love” (Revelation 2:1-4)

Attitude of the Apostle Paul: He had not been perfected, nor had he attained his goal. Phil. 3:12; 1Cor. 15:9-10; Lk. 9:23-26

Not Perfected, Nor Attained Goal… The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. Prov 15:28 (NKJV) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Tim 2:15 (NKJV) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; 1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV)

Not Perfected, Nor Attained Goal… Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, Luke 18:1 (NKJV) pray without ceasing 1 Thess 5:17 (NKJV) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Cor 15:58 (NKJV) Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, "Write: 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.' " "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them." Rev 14:13 (NKJV)

Attitude of the Apostle Paul: He had not been perfected, nor had he attained his goal. Kept heaven “in his sights” & did not allow the things of the past to drag him down. Phil. 3:13; Heb. 12:1-2

Attitude of the Apostle Paul: He had not been perfected, nor had he attained his goal. Kept heaven “in his sights” & did not allow the things of the past to drag him down. Strove with every fiber of his being to reach his goal of heaven. Phil. 3:14; Matt. 10:22; Rev. 2:10

Attitude of the Apostle Paul: He had not been perfected, nor had he attained his goal. Kept heaven “in his sights” & did not allow the things of the past to drag him down. Strove with every fiber of his being to reach his goal of heaven. We should have the same mindset. Phil. 3:15-17; 2Cor. 11:23-28

2 Timothy 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. (NKJV)

2 Timothy 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. (NKJV)

2 Timothy 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. (NKJV)

2 Timothy 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. (NKJV)

Reclaim Your 1st Love! (Revelation 2:1-4)