Christy McHugh–Thyatira was known for her good works, but challenged because she tolerated the seductive teachings of Jezebel. The call here is for a discerning church, one who evaluates and decides what is in the ways of Jesus and what is not. However, we must not forget the warning to the church of Ephesus, who were commended for their right beliefs but had lost their first love. We must not seek right beliefs at the expense of love. Jesus is the victorious judge, who has pure and discerning eyes. This Jesus encourages the faithful believers to hold fast and cling to his ways, whilst he provides the strength to do this. In a culture that would invite compromise, Jesus calls for a church that discerns with wisdom and holds fast to his ways. 

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