What is anemia, anyhow? As I understand it, anemia is a disease caused by a lack, or deficiency in the quality or quantity of red corpuscles. It causes the blood to lose some of its red coloring. The symptoms of anemia resemble the symptoms of many weak Christians.
What causes anemia, anyway? One cause is improper nourishment. Did you know that about all the nourishment some Christians receive during the week comes from the daily newspaper and the TV newscasts? Oh, ouch!
Anemia can also result from other conditions or diseases which destroy the red blood corpuscles in the blood. In Christians, such a condition could very well indicate a hindrance such as an unforgiving spirit, bitterness or hidden sin their lives.
One symptom of anemia is a pale and unhealthy skin color which appears gradually. In the spiritual realm, we speak of such a condition as "lukewarmness," or "falling away" or even the "love of many growing cold." This often creeps up on those who have been Christians for many years. Suddenly they don't manifest good spiritual health, and they get "off color" in their church activities.
Anemia incapacitates its victims for any strenuous exertion. People so afflicted get tired of spiritual activities very easily. Oh, they can engage in vigorous activities for themselves, but have no energy left for the Lord's work.
Do any of these descriptions fit you? Are you, by any chance, afflicted with spiritual anemia? I sincerely hope not; but, if so, look for tomorrow's blog when we'll discuss some results of this ailment.
Preacher's Kid
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