Kheh ma khuhd, ngag nawg haq vend bax tar tug a cehax cawg che yaog. Nawg awg khuhn lo chaw ted pehg pehar awr lehr, Bar lanr meh che te ghad mar che awg khad haq yug cid lar che yaog. Id sar rer laq chaw yad teq pa mehz khuhd suhr khi thid pog kig teh lar tug, yawd awr lehr Bar lehq haq mar vid che yaog. Khi thid pog kig u ve awr lehr, sax ho haq tand lar che cad tug haq cad che ted ceng he lehq hax chawd hax paz te che ted ceng phehq che yaog.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Revelation, Jesus is speaking to the church in Pergamum and criticizes them for having followers who hold teachings similar to Balaam's, which led others into sin by encouraging them to eat food sacrificed to idols and commit immoral acts.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with friends but some kids tell everyone they can do things that aren't good. That's what happened in this church too; some people there were saying it was okay to do bad things, just like Balaam did long ago when he tricked others into doing wrong.
Historical Background
The Book of Revelation was written by John the Apostle around 96 AD during a period of Roman persecution. The letter is addressed to seven churches in Asia Minor, highlighting issues within these communities. This verse addresses a specific problem in Pergamum where false teachings were prevalent.
Living It Out Today
Today, this can apply when someone in your community or workplace promotes harmful behaviors under the guise of normalcy. Just as Balaam's teachings led to spiritual and moral downfall, modern influences that encourage unethical behavior can have similarly damaging effects on individuals and communities.
Topics
false teachingsmoral integritychurch guidancespiritual pitfallswarning and correctiondivine judgment