Burning for Righteousness in the Last Days By: Major Frank Materu
Key Scripture: "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." — Romans 12:11 (NIV)
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Introduction
In a world gripped by compromise, carnality, and complacency, God is calling for a people who are set ablaze with divine fire — a fire that purifies, ignites, empowers, and sustains. The message to the Church and to every believer is clear: the time for lukewarm living is over. Heaven is looking for incendiary souls who will rise up as revolutionaries for righteousness, fueled by an unquenchable hunger for God's Kingdom.
This article examines a prophetic warning and call to action: to reject the comfort-driven, pleasure-saturated ways of this age and burn with passion for the eternal purposes of God. It’s a charge to live with holy boldness, fueled by divine desire, to bring revival, reformation, and restoration to a lost and dying world. As we explore this message, you will discover the consequences of apathy, the dangers of demonic lusts, and the eternal rewards of a life lived on fire for God.
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Lukewarmness: The Tragedy of Comfort without Commitment
"So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth." — Revelation 3:16 (NIV)
God has no pleasure in those who have grown lukewarm — believers who were once burning for righteousness but have cooled under the pressure of cultural comfort. These are the ones who settle for surface-level religion while forsaking spiritual fervency. They love their ease, their possessions, and their routines more than the One who saved them. But lukewarmness is not neutrality; it is spiritual decay. It is wet wood refusing to burn.
The Living God desires a people who are alive with fire, not apathetic and disengaged. When believers become too comfortable to contend, they become casualties in the spiritual war. Now is not the time to be soft or silent — now is the time to be ablaze.
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God’s True Prophets Are Set Ablaze to Set Others Ablaze
"Is not my word like fire," declares the Lord, "and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?" — Jeremiah 23:29 (NIV)
In every generation, God raises voices burning with holy fire — prophets who refuse to offer sugar-coated lies, but instead declare the raw truth. These messengers come not to please man, but to awaken dead hearts and ignite divine passion. God’s prophets speak words that convict, correct, and call people back to righteousness.
They are incendiary inciters, catalysts of revival, challenging believers to rise above compromise. They bear a burden to see others on fire for holiness, purity, and Kingdom advancement. If you are a child of God, you are called to follow in this prophetic path — to burn so that others may catch the flame.
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The World Is Burning With Lust — But Not With Love For God
"For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world." — 1 John 2:16 (NIV)
Today’s world is ablaze, but not with the fire of God. It is burning with unrestrained lusts — sexual immorality, greed, power, pride, and perversion. From political corridors to entertainment platforms, from pulpits to personal lives, people are giving themselves over to demonic passions. These infernos are not harmless; they are hellish. And many are willingly fanning the flames of their own destruction.
The flames of hell burn greedily, receiving the souls of those who choose darkness over light. Demonic enticement masquerades as freedom, but leads only to enslavement and eternal fire. Those who embrace these lusts will not only lose their morality — they will lose their minds, their dignity, and their souls.
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Divine Directives For Disciples Burning With Desire For God
"But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love..." — Jude 1:20-21 (NIV)
God does not desire that anyone perish in the flames of sin and rebellion. He is calling a remnant to arise — disciples of Christ who will reject the bait of the devil and embrace the beauty of holiness. Through the Holy Spirit, the Father gives clear directives to the faithful, guiding them in purity, purpose, and power.
Those who receive this divine fire are filled with holy desire. They do not crave carnal pleasures but Kingdom purposes. They are lit with love, empowered by grace, and moved by mercy. Their lives are not their own — they are living sacrifices, burning for His glory.
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Revolutionaries For Righteousness: Set Apart, Set Ablaze
"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." — Matthew 5:14 (NIV)
True believers are not called to blend in, but to blaze forth. They are revolutionaries for righteousness — unashamed, undistracted, and unstoppable. In a world darkened by deception, they shine as torches of truth. They confront wickedness, declare righteousness, and carry the fire of heaven wherever they go.
This is not a season for passive Christianity. This is the hour of divine uprising. You were not saved to be silent; you were saved to be sent — ablaze with truth, torching compromise, and setting captives free.
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Summary
We live in a generation seduced by lust and numbed by comfort. Yet God is raising up incendiary souls — believers who burn with divine desire and holy zeal. Lukewarmness is not an option. The world is on fire with destruction, but we must burn with restoration. As God's people, we are called to live ablaze for His Kingdom, to reflect His light in the midst of darkness, and to ignite others for eternal purpose.
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Conclusion
God is not looking for cold hearts or lukewarm lives. He is searching for those who will carry His fire — the fire of holiness, truth, and love. You are called to be more than a spectator in this generation. You are called to be a forerunner, a firebrand, a revolutionary for righteousness.
Let the fire fall in your life. Let the passion burn in your soul. Refuse to be wet wood. Refuse to be seduced by lust. Choose to burn for God, now and forever.
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Call to Action
Begin each day by asking God to ignite a fresh fire in you. Refuse compromise. Reject passivity. Spend time in prayer, in the Word, and in worship. Speak boldly. Live righteously. Be the flame that sparks a revival in your family, your church, your city.
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Final Word of Encouragement
Though the world may be dark, the light of Christ in you can never be extinguished. Though many walk the broad path, you have been chosen to walk the narrow way — on fire, with purpose, and with passion. Keep burning. Keep believing. Keep building the Kingdom of God.
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Salvation Prayer
Heavenly Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus. I confess that I am a sinner and I need Your mercy. I believe Jesus died for my sins and rose again on the third day. I turn away from my sins and ask You to forgive me. Jesus, come into my heart and be the Lord of my life. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and set me on fire for Your Kingdom. From this day forward, I will follow You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
