Knowing that "Once Saved, Always Saved" is false does not prevent living as though it were true. Outward form can continue while the substance of relationship with God withers, producing a false sense of security. Christ's letter to Ephesus shows believers who still have the form of discipleship, with commendable works, yet have left their first love, so that the lampstand is threatened with removal. Prayer, Bible study, Sabbath-keeping, Feast attendance, and service can become a daily box to check rather than a drawing near to God. Zechariah 7:4-5 exposes this with the question "did you really fast for Me—for Me?" The Pharisees honored God with their lips while their lives showed hearts far from Him, and some preachers in Philippi acted from selfish ambition. Laodicea judges itself rich and in need of nothing, and its choices, not its words, broadcast that self-assessment. Corinth likewise felt spiritually wealthy because of its gifts, yet used them for its own glory. Even true gifts, such as spiritual understanding, church membership, or a trusted minister, can become a false security if they replace seeking God Himself. The foolish virgins likewise have burning lamps but lack the oil of abundance that comes only through a lifelong relationship with the Bridegroom, so He says, "I do not know you." God judges what a life consists of, not what is professed, and mercy or delayed correction is no sign that all is well.