Second Place is the Wrong Place

Second Place is the Wrong Place

Revelation 2:1-7

“To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 

² “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; ³ and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary. 

⁴ Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. ⁵ Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. ⁶ But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

⁷ “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” ’ Matthew 6:33, ''seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.''

1. Doing Things Right

Verses 2-3 Acts 20:28-29-“Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. For I know this, that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.” 1 Corinthians 15:58-“steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that their labor was not in vain in the Lord.”

2. Doing the Wrong Thing

Verse 4

3. The Remedy to the Problem

Verses 5