• The term "Nicolaitans" is derived from two Greek words..."Nikos" and "Laos".

• Nikos is defined as: a conquest;  victory; triumph; to conquer; and by implication, dominancy over the defeated.  

• The word "nicao" literally means; to dominate-intimidate-manipulate.

• Additionally, the term "laos" means "the people" or the "laity."

• Thus exacting the phrase "to conquer  (dominate-intimidate-manipulate) the people (laity).

The Nicolaitan movement marked the beginning of an unrighteous priesthood in the church.

The first item on this spirit's agenda is to divide in order to conquer.

The primary objective of the Nicolaitan spirit is the separation of the body from the Lord's provision for leadership and the insight given through that spiritual authority. Normally, this is accomplished through accusation and persecution against the true anointed government established by the Holy Spirit.

This form of opposition promotes the separation of people into the priest class and laity advocating the "us and them" philosophy.

Further, there is no place in the Word where priests or ministers mediate between God and the people, nor is there a place where they are separated in their worship of the Lord.

Link: "Soul Loss" by Dale Wolery

Here are some great books by Melody Beattie:

Codependent No More: Beyond Codependency

"Worthless"

What “Workers and Friends” think should not be the controlling force in your life!!!

The risk of being addicted to others' approval is that you end up living your life for other people.

(Below - - Tom Schroeder Post - - "Dead Men Talking")

Every once in awhile people will say that things are changing at meetings. 

They say this in such a hopeful voice, as if they really want to believe it. 

But is it possible?

NO!  I am sorry to say, it isn’t possible. 

They might be able to change a few rules because the rules have constantly changed…..

Should you find another church

or try to encourage the workers to fix the problems in the Two by Two system?

To follow the Workers..........or Christ?

Ask the question this way:

Has the Worker's life been selectively used to uphold the 'WHOLE' Bible?

Or are they 'SELECTIVELY' using the Bible to uphold their life(style)?

(And that: By 'OPINIONS,' or 'FACTS????')

"Romans 8:15"

If we turn our heads and allow abuse to continue, pretend it never happens, or excuse it, we may later find ourselves the victim of such abuse. How many must be hurt before it is addressed and seen for what it is?

Please keep in mind that it is not joining a group or church that saves or delivers from things which are wrong in your life.

It is Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ alone.

Do not give any organization, church, fellowship, or person the praise and glory that belongs only to God.

"Care for the flock of God entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. Don't lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your good example."