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What does the Bible say about lukewarmness in faith?

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The Bible warns against being lukewarm in faith, as seen in Revelation 3:15-16, where God expresses His displeasure with those who are neither hot nor cold.

In Revelation 3:15-16, the Lord expresses His revulsion towards the lukewarm church in Laodicea, stating that He wishes they were either cold or hot. Lukewarmness reflects a state of complacency where believers neither fervently pursue God nor fully abandon the faith, leading to a false sense of security. The danger lies in self-righteousness, as those in Laodicea believed they were rich and needed nothing, while in reality, they were spiritually impoverished. This serves as a warning for all believers to maintain a fervent passion for Christ and recognize their continual dependence on Him for spiritual vitality.
Scripture References: Revelation 3:15-16, Revelation 3:16, Revelation 3:17, Revelation 3:19, Revelation 3:14-22

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Christ's Letter to Laodicea
Joe Terrell · Sep 25, 2016
Christ's Letter To The Church At Laodicea
Tom Harding · Feb 6, 2022
The Lukewarm Church
Darvin Pruitt · Jun 11, 2017
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