Revelation 2:6
But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
Their lives showed that it was okay to live obeying the urges, desires and passions of the sinful nature of the Devil in them while publicly confessing their faith in Christ. How things have not changed a wee bit, today? On top of that, they make doctrines out of their evil practices. They teach others that it is alright to be greedy, covetous, lustful, boastful, hateful, violent, cruel, indulgent and so forth, while still professing to be followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. They not only bravely practice them but they make their own doctrines out of what they practice. This is evil in the sight of the LORD. Age old practice but given a new face and a more deceiving appearance. Many have fallen into this, some even knowingly while others ignorantly. What's the biblical remedy for this particular disease? Turn them back to the LORD! How do you do that when they have enjoyed obeying the sinful nature of the Devil in them? It's going to be hard turning them back from their sinful indulgence but we have to make every effort towards it. You are not doing this on your own strength. The Lord Jesus Christ also hates what you hate in them. God the Father and the Holy Spirit too. So, you are not alone in this battle. Remember, the Lord Jesus Christ is God's appointed Shepherd of God's flock. It's not your flock or mine, it's His. We need to align ourselves behind Him and not the other way. He will lead us to victory when we do that. But, it depends on what type of victory your thoughts are filled with. If your mind isn't transformed into the mind of Christ as it should have by now, then you will be dreaming of worldly victory, like many still do till this day. They cannot think of victory beyond the things of the world. That's the evil power of indulgence through the sinful nature of the Devil in them. But for some, we can pull them out from this sinful bondage. Let's do it with His mercy that's already formed in us.
Jude 1: 22-23
Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear--hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.
