Revelation 2:12-17 - Pergamum, Satan's House

The letter to the church of Pergamum encourages those who hold on to the name of Jesus even in the face or persecution. Pergamum is described as a place where Satan has his throne even with its vast wealth of knowledge. This is a sobering reminder that intelligence may lead towards pride and we must be aware of God's ultimate authority and power or Satan may tempt us into intellectual atheism and spiritual anarchy. Jesus's message reminds us that you cannot belong to Christ and sin without conviction and discipline.