The Summit Church The Enemy Within: Pergamum & Thyatira
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Jun 29, 2025 Explore the internal threats facing the church today, as Pastor Curtis draws lessons from the churches of Pergamum and Thyatira. Discover how compromising morals to fit in can disguise itself as tolerance, potentially leading to spiritual downfall. Hear parallels between Enron's deception and the subtle dangers within the church. Emphasizing steadfastness, the discussion encourages maintaining strong values amidst societal pressures and invites reflection on personal compromises for true fulfillment.
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Danger of Internal Compromise
- The churches in Pergamum and Thyatira faced intense pressure to compromise and blend into their pagan cultures.
- Jesus warns that tolerance can mask sin, which ultimately harms the church from within.
Compromise Builds Bite by Bite
- Curtis illustrates compromise with his experience of gradually eating too much cake, starting with innocent bites.
- This reveals how subtle, incremental actions can lead to significant lapses without immediate notice.
Pre-decide to Resist Compromise
- Pre-decide your standards and boundaries before facing cultural pressures.
- Commit to daily spiritual disciplines and moral choices to resist compromise.