#SpiritualTruths || Love and Deeds with a Warning || Daily Encouragement

Scripture Ingredient

~ Revelation 2:18-29

 Introduction

Thyatira, a city renowned for its trade guilds and patron deities, had a church known for its love and service. However, their growing tolerance of false teaching posed a serious threat.

 Main Highlights

- Commendation: The church is acknowledged for its love, faith, service, and perseverance, with increasing deeds of love (Rev 2:19).

- Criticism: The church is criticized for tolerating Jezebel, a self-proclaimed prophetess leading believers into immorality and idolatry (Rev 2:20).

- Exhortation: They are warned of coming judgment if they do not repent, with a promise of the authority to rule nations and the morning star to the overcomers (Rev 2:21-28).

 Other Scripture References

- Galatians 5:19-21 – Lists acts of the flesh, including idolatry and immorality.

- 1 John 2:19 – Talks about those who leave the faith and how they were never truly part of it.

 Conclusion

The letter to Thyatira calls for vigilance against compromising moral and doctrinal standards. It balances commendation for love and service with a stern warning against the dangers of allowing false teaching to corrupt the church.

Rebuke/Commendation

The commendation for love and service in Thyatira is relevant for today’s believers who are active in their faith communities. However, there is also a rebuke for tolerating teachings or practices that deviate from biblical truth. Christians today are called to uphold doctrinal purity and not permit influences that lead away from God's standards.



 


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