Revelation 3:15-16 "I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth."
Those who hold to this view believe that the word "hot" refers to someone who is "spiritually hot or fervent," whereas the word "cold" refers to someone who is "spiritually stagnant or dead". With this view, "lukewarm" would refer to someone who claims to be spiritually "rich" (or "hot"), but who lives like someone who is spiritually "cold." This person claims to be something that he isn't (Revelation 3:17) - and to Jesus, this is repulsive. I see this alot. And actually it makes me feel the same way Jesus feels. Its the person who comes to church on Sunday, gets their praise on and walks out the door the same as they were when they walked in. Its the person who calls on God only when things arent going their way, but then ditches Him after He moves their mountains. Its the person who ignores the conviction of the Holy Spirit and is now totally immune to Him. Its simply the person who says they are saved but doesnt live, act or talk like they are truly saved. These people can fool themselves, but they cannot fool the Lord. This is why He said: 1 John 3:10 "By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God.."
Its not living by rules but by relationship. You wouldn't sin against your mother purposely because you wouldn't want to hurt her. Why? Because you have a loving relationship with her. This is where many nonsaved people get confused. They feel like Christians live by a list of rules that say you can't have sex before marriage, cuss, or get drunk but in all actuality it is really because we don't want to, and also it would hurt the Lord. If we claim to be the children of God we should be for Him 100%. If you are not fully for him, for example if your 99% and less, He considers you a child of the devil. When I think back at the old secular rap music I used to listen to the rapper would thank God for their money and for still being alive after being shot five times, but in the next verse degrade women! That God being thanked for the money is the devil! What really gets me is obviously they believe in God if they are giving Him thanks, and in that case they must know there is a heaven and hell. All it takes is being honest with themselves and realizing what they are doing is not pleasing in the Lord's eyes. Therefore they are dooming themselves to hell. Oh, by the way, just an FYI, He doesn't want credit for that anyway! You can't give a God who refuses to look upon sin credit for your sin! Pure ignorance.
Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet." Lukewarm Christians tend to try negotiating with God. Too much interpretation of the Word can cause a church to become lukewarm. This is dangerous because it can become like a domino affect. A lukewarm church does their works in vain. Witnessing, missions, and any other outreach is not preaching the full gospel. Lukewarm Christians reject the fact there is a judgement day, a hell, and a devil who wants them there! It would be better for them to be pew warmers than to lead others down the wrong path.
Matthew 6:24. "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.." Lukewarm Christians come to church and sweet talk the Lord with their mouths. But, like I said before, He knows their heart. He knows the intention of their actions. But throughout the days they sin out of knowledge (sin knowing their sinning). I call that sleeping with the enemy behind Gods back. Quit cheating on Him and using Him for His mercy. This verse in Matthew clearly states there is no possible way to serve Him while serving the enemy. When I say serving the enemy, think about it like this; your serving him by allowing him to use you blind. This is why he says this; Matthew 12:30 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.
But keep this in mind; Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse.." Pay attention to the word against. Every idol words that come out of our mouths, every action and every thought is being recorded (Revelation 21:12). The bible says onthe day of judgement before anyone is sent to hell they will agree that is where they deserve to go. How could it be any other way if our every word and action is recorded? When all your dirty laundry is laid out for all heaven and earth to see. When you are sitting in court with the judge who had been at every scene. How can you lie to a God who knows everything about you, who knows what your about to say before you say it. There is no lawyer to get you off the hook at that point. While you still have the chance Jesus can intercess to the Father for you, you just have to invite Him first.
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