Revelation 2:12-17 - Battle for your mind

In Pergamum there were a couple of ideas floating around that still negatively impact our value as witnesses. The first was this: that as God's chosen, covenant people they could be permitted a few lapses in judgement...It was okay. The second was similar: Compromise a little here so that you can be freed up to do God's work...it is a necessary evil. Witnesses, though are believable based upon their perceived integrity. If we compromise there our usefulness as witnesses is also compromised.

So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy. [1 Peter 1:13-16]