Body temperature tells a lot about a person's health. It is the first thing they check when you visit the doctor's office.

A person who is sick is listless instead of zealous.

A healthy church is a fervent church that is zealous and lively.

The following are some external gauges of a church's spiritual temperature.

I. Enthusiastic in soul winning -- Are people excited about getting people saved?

II. Exuberance in singing-- Is the singing half-hearted?

III. Earnestness in supplications -- How fervent are we praying?

IV. Enjoyment in stewardship -- Are we Cheerful givers.

V. Eagerness in study -- How eager are they to study the Word of God?

VI. Excellence in service. -- Do you do your best, or do you do just enough to get by? How long does it take to get volunteers?

VII. Exultation in suffering-- What is your attitude during suffering?