Revelation 1:20 and 14:13

Question: What do the “stars” of the seven churches represent? (Rev. 1:20.)
W. de R. B.
Answer: The “stars” of Rev. 1; 2 & 3 are symbols of those who rule in the assemblies subordinately to Christ. They are called “angels,” because they represent, in the way of moral responsibility, the sphere in which they are called to act for Christ, and are thus identified, each, with the state of the assembly in which he may be thus set.