3. Rebuke 2:4 - Expository Notes on the Bible (Constable)

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The Ephesians, however, were serving Jesus Christ and maintaining orthodoxy as a tradition rather than out of fervent love for their Savior (cf. Eph. 1:15-16).⁷⁹Obviously genuine believers are in view.⁸⁰They did what was correct but for the wrong reason. Service and orthodoxy are important, but Jesus Christ wants our love too.

"It is only as we love Christ fervently that we can serve Him faithfully."⁸¹