How do we know faith should always look to Christ?

Faith is defined as dependence on Christ, and this dependence must be ongoing. The message from the church at Sardis illustrates the danger of resting on past blessings instead of actively pursuing a relationship with Christ today. Faith is not about what one has achieved in the past but about recognizing our continual need for Christ’s grace in the present moment. The preacher emphasized that looking to past faith is akin to consuming day-old manna, which is spiritually corrupt. Real faith constantly turns to Christ, drawing strength and life from Him daily.