was perfect because of My splendor which I bestowed on you,” declares the Lord GOD. “But you trusted in your beauty and played the harlot because of your fame, and you poured out your harlotries on every passer-by who might be willing.” (EZEK. 16:8–15) In that sense, even Christ’s commendation for the Ephesian church becomes part of its condemnation. He says, in effect, “Yes, you are doctrinally and morally pure. You’re zealous, hardworking, and disciplined. You were born in the heart of paganism,
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