The Tolerant Church (Rev. 2:18-29)

Introduction:

A. When I say the word tolerate or being tolerant what do you think of?

B. I think about Growing up with my brothers and tolerating there shenanigans, I think about my previous workplaces and tolerating my coworkers who were in some ways unbearable to be around, I was going to make a crack about tolerating Bri but i don’t really want to sleep on the couch tonight?

C. Patience is a fruit of the Spirit which we are to have, yet as the body of Christ we need to be careful that our patience does not turn into tolerance. (Revelation 2:18-29)

D. So this evening I want us to look at what the Bible says in regards to how far we are to be patient and when we can no longer tolerate certain actions.

Body:

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