Why has the New Jerusalem not yet come? The Lord Jesus has ascended into heaven and has been there for nearly two thousand years; yet the New Jerusalem has not yet appeared. The question is, How many redeemed ones have been transformed and built into this holy city? Do we realize that in this city everything is composed of gold, pearl and precious stones? There is no clay there. Perhaps you have been saved for ten years, but have you been fully transformed yet from a piece of clay to a precious stone? Are we really fit for the New Jerusalem? Frankly speaking, even if the Lord should put us there, we would have to say, “No, no; we do not fit here.” Do you see now that there is more required than just the work of redemption? There must also be the work of transformation and building. Today’s church must have the work of transformation and building. The Apostle Paul clearly tells us that we must be careful to build up the building of God with gold, silver and precious stones (1 Cor. 3:12). Immediately after we are saved, we are not pure gold, pearl, silver, or precious stones. We are like an uncut diamond—just so much rock. How much transformation and building up we need! The situation today is very poor. It is too objective. People say, “Our church is wonderful. Come and join us.” No! All the dwellers of the church are the components of the church. You must be built into the church; otherwise, you can never be in the church in a practical way. (The Vision of Gods Building by Witness Lee, Chapter 16, Section 3) Living Stream Ministry
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