7 Letters (Part 2) …Soiled with Evil

Written By Betty Predmore

REVELATION 2:18 - 3:6

(December 11)

When John transcribes Jesus' words to the angel of the church in Thyatira, he assures them that Jesus sees their love, faith, service and patient endurance. They work hard at it and improve daily.

But there is an issue that he addresses with them. There was a woman in the church "that woman Jezebel" who was teaching that immorality wasn't that big of a deal, even for believers. It is possible that Jezebel wasn't her real name, simply a symbolism of the evil she represented. (If you remember, Jezebel was a pagan queen of Israel and considered to be the evilest woman who ever lived.)

Not only was she being permitted to commit sexual sin and encourage others to do the same, but she was also given the food that had been left over from the offering to the idols. Eating this violated the principle of sensitivity toward other Christians, and showed that she had no concern for others.

He also sends a message to those who have not bought in to her wickedness. Jesus asks them to hold tightly to what they have in their faith until his return. To these he will give authority over the nations, the same authority he received from his Father.

To the angel of the church in Sardis, he urges them to WAKE UP! Their actions are not matching what they say they believe. They have grown weak. He asks them to go back to the way they felt and believed when they first became believers, and to hold tightly to that feeling, or they may not like what happens upon his return.

To the believers who are not sinning, have not "soiled their clothes with evil," they will be worthy to walk with him in his pureness. Everyone who is victorious in their beliefs and actions, standing firm in the faith until his return, will be clothed in white and their names will be forever in the Book of Life.

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Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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