Revelation churches - part 4

Next, a small town's church gets a fairly long message.

"And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first. Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden. But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches." (Rev 2:18-29)kjv

Jesus makes it clear that He is fairly happy with Thyatira. They work hard at spreading the Word. They give all they can spare, and more, to help others. They are humble and try to reach out to others without seeming to be haughty.

So far, so good. So, what's the problem?

He tells these people it is past time to stop tolerating the false teachings of those who follow false gods. The reference to "Jezebel" above means they have not been outspoken enough about those who promote, practice and tolerate sexual deviancy.

In other words; We cannot teach God's Word by accepting Satan's practice!

Get yourself in gear, get along God's path and do His will! The alternative will be losing out millions to Satan.

Jesus says it best...

If you have ears, LISTEN!