It may well have been Lydia who, returning home, brought the gospel to her people. Jesus greatly commended this insignificant little chuch for their good works, their love, and for other things. But, He also sternly rebuked them for their sin, which affected not only themselves, but all those around them. Let's think for a few minutes this morning about what we can learn from the little church at Thyatira. A. Jesus commended them for their love.
Love is the most important characteristic in any church.
That ye love one another, as I have loved you. He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. B. Jesus commended them for their service.