Individual Christians, whether of the John class or of the other sheep, do well to consider this message. (John 10:16) Some might find it tempting to follow an easy course, as those disciples of the Thyatiran Jezebel did. There is also the temptation to compromise. Today, issues such as eating blood products or accepting transfusions have to be faced. Some may feel that zeal is field service or giving talks entitles them to use less strict in other areas, such as in watching violent and immoral movies and video tapes or overindulging in alcohol. Jesus' warning to take the Christians in Thyatira tells us we must not take such liberties. Jehovah wants us to be clean whole-souled, not divided, as many Christians were in Thyatira.
Finally, Jesus declares: "Let the one who has an ear hear what the spirit says to the congregations." (Revelation 2:29) For the fourth time, Jesus here repeats this rousing refrain, and it will conclude all three messages yet to come. Do you have that responsive ear? Then keep listening intently as God by his spirit, continues to provide counsel through his channel.
Next time: Chapter Eleven/Is Your Name in the Book of Life?
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