Do Not Compromise

 

 

 

“Do Not Compromise”

Rev. Jason Kim

Revelation 2:12-17

 

Greetings, “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him

who has the sharp, double-edged sword.” (v. 12)

The Commendation, “I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain

true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, not even in the days of Antipas,

my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives.” (v. 13)

The Condemnation, “Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some

among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites

to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. Likewise,

you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans.” (vv. 14-15)

“You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity

against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an

enemy of God.” James 4:4

“Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness

have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is

there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an

unbeliever? What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we

are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will live with them and walk

among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.” Therefore, “Come

out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will

receive you.” 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

The Command, “Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight

against them with the sword of my mouth.” (v. 16)

The Reward, “Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give

that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who

receives it.” (v. 17)