The church of Tyatira was faithfully following Christ, but tolerating a bold false teacher right under their noses.
I don’t know exactly how this letter was received but I imagine it was a mixed review.
God’s patience is limited and his judgement is severe. All of his actions are perfectly just…MUCH more than fair.
People who are not grounded in God’s truth can be led astray- especially if the error is something they really want to believe. This is how people make God in their own image instead of recognizing that God made Adam in his image. We are not the standard!
Do no compromise truth or tolerate “leaders” who do.
Sometimes awkward or difficult conversations need to be had, especially when leaders (or those who have set themselves up as leaders) are leading others astray.
Father, please give wisdom on when to confront and when to wait (& keep my mouth shut). And always help/protect me from embarrassing you in the way I handle or refuse to handle difficulties like this.
