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The Messenger of the Church- It is the business of the pastors to receive the word at the mouth of the Lord and at the hands of his inspired servants, and to present it faithfully to his people, and to see that it is accepted, observed and obeyed according to the true intent of its divine author. Christ sends his revelation to these messengers above all, and looks to them for right ordering of his churches. To them he addresses his judgments, his rebukes, and his directions, as if the whole estate of the churches were wrapped up in them and they alone responsible for that estate. I. Word of Commendation- Works, perseverance, morality, doctrinal soundness and more hard work for Christ sake, also hated deeds of the Nicolaitans. II. Word of Rebuke- Left your first love. Doing all the right things but no longer doing them with the right motive, which is love for Christ. Marks of love Desire Delight Gratitude Anxious to please Sacrifice III. Word of Correction- Remember Repent Repeat IV. 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