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Revelation: Laodicea
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Today, as we conclude our series on the letters in the book of Revelation to the seven churches in Asia Minor, I invite you to reflect on some important questions.
Question 1: Do you have a distorted perception of yourself? I believe that many of us would answer affirmatively. This issue is addressed by Jesus Himself in Matthew 23:27-28, where He pronounces a woe upon the teachers of the law and the Pharisees, calling them hypocrites. He compares them to whitewashed tombs that may look beautiful on the outside, but are filled with the bones of the dead and everything unclean on the inside. Jesus explains that although these individuals may appear righteous to others, they are actually consumed by hypocrisy and wickedness within.
It is a common tendency for us to carefully shape a particular image of ourselves to present to the world, while concealing our true inner struggles. Even when we engage in introspection and sincerely attempt to address our sins, we often still fall prey to this distorted perception. So, let us pause for a moment and consider: Where within myself do I harbor this distorted perception?
Sermon Notes
Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other Village leaders open the Scriptures as the witness to God’s kingdom breaking into our lives. Scripture gives us more than abstract ideas. It is the Word of God, given to form us, confront us, comfort us, and teach us how to follow Jesus.
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