of God’s creation.” This too hints at the weakness in Laodicea. This congregation put false confidence in created things. It was comfortable and felt protected by its wealth. It needed to know right from the start that the one speaking to it stands higher than the created world. He can provide a security it can never find in material riches. There is no commendation for Laodicea. Even Sardis, which Jesus said was dead (3:1), had a few people who were faithful (3:4). But at Laodicea the judgment of
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