War on Saints at Sardis: Battle for integrity against a mind darkened by unbelief.
SARDIS [MET]: Logon and a House Most Blessed
5 Logic- math (Backbone) intelligence -
What is in your hand? The answer is in the house
Church at Sardis (Pt. 1)
Battle at Sardis (Pt. 2)
Principle of godliness: Those with the genius of integrity behave in a trustworthy manner.
You are continually aware of the mission, values, ethical principles, and ethical standards and practice in a manner consistent with them. You take proper measures to care for them professionally and personally. You act honestly and responsibly and promote ethical practices on the part of the organisations with which they are affiliated.
1. Physical (Body)
- Location: Capital of ancient Lydia, situated at a strategic crossroads
- Known for wealth and military strength, yet fell to Cyrus due to complacency
- Biblical parallel: "Wake up! Strengthen what remains" (Revelation 3:2)
2. Logical (Mind)
- Exemplifies the battle against darkened understanding and unbelief
- Calls for genius of integrity and trustworthy behavior
- Biblical parallel: "I have not found your deeds complete" (Revelation 3:2)
3. Emotional (Heart)
- Challenge: Maintaining authentic faith versus mere appearance
- Need for continuous awareness of mission and values
- Biblical parallel: "You have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead" (Revelation 3:1)
4. Social (Relationships)
- Called to promote ethical practices in affiliated organizations
- Biblical parallel: "A few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes" (Revelation 3:4)
5. Financial (Resources)
- Historical context: Once wealthy city requiring responsible stewardship
- Focus on acting honestly and responsibly
- Biblical parallel: "Remember what you have received" (Revelation 3:3)
6. Vocational (Purpose)
- Season of Restructuring
- Emphasis on professional integrity and ethical standards
- Biblical parallel: "Be watchful" (Revelation 3:2)
7. Spiritual (Faith)
- Core battle: Maintaining godliness and integrity against unbelief
- Promise to overcomers: "They will walk with me in white" (Revelation 3:4)
- Biblical parallel: "He who overcomes will be dressed in white" (Revelation 3:5)

Areté
Gnósis
Egkrateia
Hupomoné
Eusebeia
Philadelphia
Agapé
Ephesus - Season of Discovery
Smyrna - Season of Service