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The Church in Compromise: Thyatira's warning
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Thyatira "The corrupted Church," offers an interpretive sermon on the biblical message to the church in Thyatira from Revelation 2:18 to the end of chapter 2. The speaker highlights Thyatira as a "compromising church" due to its entanglement with trade guilds that required participation in idolatrous feasts and immoral activities, directly clashing with Christian principles. The sermon rebukes the tolerance of a "false prophetess" named Jezebel who led believers astray into immorality and idolatry, stressing the importance of sound doctrine and moral purity within the church. It also draws parallels between Thyatira's compromises and the perceived compromises of modern Christian denominations, including the Church of Rome and various Protestant churches, by citing historical deviations from biblical teachings. Ultimately, the speaker challenges listeners to examine their own lives for compromise and adhere strictly to Christ's teachings.
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