Exodus 32:5 And when Aaron saw it, he built an altar before it; and Aaron made proclamation, and said, tomorrow is a feast to the Lord. 6 And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play.
This hybrid of paganism, blended with Christianity has now morphed into a phenomenon which could cause folks to become spiritually discombobulated, if they are not very careful. The insignias of pagan worship, ideologies and concepts have pervaded the Christin arena to the point where it can be difficult to tell the difference.
However, this is not the only issue raised by Jesus in Revelation chapter two, for He also references the doctrine of the “Nicolaitanes” as something that He hates. It is worthy of note that when the doctrine of Balaam, and the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes are in sync, they can produce catastrophic damage to all who subscribe.
Thus, we must of necessity go looking for Nicolas, from whom the doctrine was derived, according to sacred history. Apparently, he was one in good and regular standing in the early Christian church, to the point where the believers and apostles saw fit to lay hands on himself, and others, to receive The Holy Ghost.
Acts 6:1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!