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Explore the implications of ignoring sexual sin in light of Revelation 2:12-17. Stay vigilant, live consistently, and pursue sexual purity. Draw inspiration from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 on discipline and self-control.
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#3 The Church that Ignored Sexual Sin Revelation 2:12-17 7 SEVEN LETTERS _ • Encouragement in their spiritual battles (v13) • Don’t mess with Jesus (v12, 1:16, 19:11-16) • Condemnation of their sexual compromise (v14-16) • Baalam (Numbers 22-25, 31:16) – led God’s people into sexual temptation • Nicolatians – downplayed marriage • What about us? • Don’t think our times are unique • Live consistently • Sexual purity is possible
#3 The Church that Ignored Sexual Sin Revelation 2:12-17 7 SEVEN LETTERS _ 1Corinthians 9:24-27 ...Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training...Therefore ... I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave...