THE GREATEST LEVELER

THE GREATEST LEVELER

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Hebrews 9:27

Key Verse: “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” — Hebrews 9:27

Supporting Texts: Luke 16:19-31, Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, Job 1:21, Psalm 90:10-12, Revelation 20:12-15

INTRODUCTION
Life on earth is full of differences: class, status, wealth, education, influence, and opportunities. However, there are certain realities that level every human being regardless of background. These are called “levelers” because they bring everyone to the same point of experience or limitation.

Some of these levelers operate in daily life, while one ultimate leveler determines the eternal destiny of every human being: death. No matter how powerful, rich, or influential a person is, death brings all men to the same end physically, and opens the door to eternal judgment spiritually.

This message helps us understand these levelers so that we live wisely, humbly, and prepared for eternity.

1. HUMAN LEVELERS IN DAILY LIFE
There are experiences that cancel human differences and place everyone on the same level.

a) Class (Social Equality in Experience)
In places like school or shared environments, background and wealth do not matter, you are simply a classmate among equals.

b) Sex (Emotional and Moral Influence)
Sexual relationships can break social barriers and place people on equal emotional or moral ground, sometimes leading to loss of respect or authority.

c) Crisis (Shared Human Vulnerability)
In times of crisis, disaster, or emergency, everyone becomes vulnerable regardless of status or power.

d) Pain (Common Human Experience)
Pain does not respect position; both the rich and poor feel suffering alike.

Biblical Insight: Job, once wealthy and respected, experienced pain that stripped him of status, showing that suffering is no respecter of persons (Job 2:7-10).

2. UNIVERSAL LEVELERS OF LIFE
These are realities that govern every human being without exception.

a) Sleep (Equal Human Limitation)
Sleep affects everyone; no one can permanently avoid rest or fatigue.

b) Time (Irreversible Resource)
Time is given equally to all, and no one can purchase more than what is allotted.

c) Mortality (Physical Limitation)
Human life is limited, and strength eventually fades with time (Psalm 90:10).

d) Human Dependence (Ecclesiastes 9:5)
All living beings share the same earthly limitations and experiences.

Biblical Insight: David acknowledged the limitation of life and prayed for wisdom to number his days rightly (Psalm 90:12).

3. DEATH: THE GREATEST LEVELER
Death is the ultimate leveler that brings every human being to the same physical end.

a) Equal Ending for All (Hebrews 9:27)
Death is appointed for all men regardless of status, wealth, or influence.

b) Six Feet Equality (Ecclesiastes 3:20)
All return to dust, regardless of earthly glory or position.

c) No Social Distinction in Death (Job 1:21)
We came into the world with nothing and will leave with nothing.

d) Final Human Care (Burial)
At death, others will dress and bury the body, showing complete human helplessness.

Biblical Example: The rich man and Lazarus both died; death erased earthly class distinctions, and their eternal destinies were revealed (Luke 16:22-23).

4. DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO ETERNAL DESTINY
After death comes judgment and eternal separation based on one’s relationship with God.

a) Judgment After Death (Hebrews 9:27)
Every person will stand before God for judgment after death.

b) Two Eternal Destinations (Matthew 25:46)
There are only two outcomes: eternal life or eternal punishment.

c) Heaven or Hell Reality (Revelation 20:12-15)
Eternal destiny is determined by one’s response to God in life.

d) Irreversible Decision (Luke 16:26)
After death, there is no change of destination.

Biblical Example: The rich man in hell begged for relief, but his eternal condition could not be changed after death (Luke 16:24-26).

CONCLUSION
The greatest leveler in life is death, which brings every human being to the same physical end and opens the door to eternal judgment. No matter one’s status on earth, eternity is unavoidable and irreversible after death.

Therefore, the most important decision in life is not wealth, position, or achievement, but preparation for eternity with God. Today is the time to choose wisely, repent, and surrender to Christ.

Live with eternity in view, for death is certain, but where you spend eternity is determined by your response to God now.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, help me to live with eternity in view in Jesus name.

2. Lord, prepare my heart for Your judgment in Jesus name.

3. Father, deliver me from every distraction that hinders my salvation in Jesus name.

4. Lord, help me to value my time on earth wisely in Jesus name.

5. Father, give me grace to live a righteous life daily in Jesus name.

6. Lord, save my soul from eternal condemnation in Jesus name.

7. Father, help me to share the gospel with others in Jesus name.

8. Lord, let my life be pleasing unto You always in Jesus name.

9. Father, prepare me for eternity in Your presence in Jesus name.

10. Lord, help me never to miss heaven in Jesus name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS

1. You shall not miss your eternal destination in Christ.

2. Your life shall be guided by wisdom and eternity consciousness.

3. Every distraction from your salvation is removed.

4. You shall live a life pleasing to God.

5. Your soul shall be preserved unto eternal life.

6. You shall fulfil your divine purpose on earth.

7. You shall not be caught unprepared for eternity.

8. God’s mercy shall speak for you in judgment.

9. You shall finish well and strong in Christ.

10. From today, you shall walk in readiness for eternity.