Make It Snappy

TOPIC: REPENTANCE

SCRIPTURE: "...some in the same way hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans." (Rev. 2:14)

OBSERVATION: The Nicolaitans are defined this way by my Life Application Study Bible, they "were believers who compromised their faith in order to enjoy some of the sinful practices of Ephesian society. The name Nicolaitans is held by some to be roughly the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word for "Balaamites." Balaam was a prophet who induced the Israelites to carry out their lustful desires (see 2:14 and Numbers 31:16).

APPLICATION: YES It's human nature, at times we all want to take part in activities that we know are wrong.

When confronted
by friends
OR
By The Holy Spirit

We may make excuses to justify our behavior, saying that it isn't as bad as it seems or that it won't hurt our faith.

BUT

Jesus

Has VERY strong words

for those

who look for excuses

to sin."

"I HATE YOUR DEEDS!" (Rev.2:6)

"Therefore repent, or else I am coming to you quickly..." (Rev. 2:16)

PRAYER: Father God, thank you for reminding me through this passage that sin is VERY VERY harmful and that you take it seriously. Help me not to tolerate sin in my life nor in the lives of my brother and sisters in Christ.