9 Do You Seek After Worldly Wealth & Fame vs Seeking First The Kingdom of God?10-Do You Fail to Obey Jesus, and Gods Word Consistently? Lord I promise Ill never do that again. How do you know you wont? Abide in his love and you will no longer be tossed and turned by every muddled and mixed-up teaching. The danger now, is you're able to say 'I'm just warm enough to have need of nothing'. Its what makes the gospel good news! I agree. Yes I try to live a life pleasing to the Lord and Solomon is our example of what happens when we dont restrain our passions. Why not abide in the Vine and allow him bear his fruit in you? Christ would rather he be cold or hot . Because you all do. Not only poor, not only broke, but blind. What is the True Significance of the Virgin Birth? When our faith can be described this way, it means a kind of angst or doldrum has set into our spirit about the things of God. God is sovereign but sons of God are in control on Earth to move the hand of God to do the will of God to those that are listening and hearing and praying out the word of God speaking out the word of God has given buyL Spirit. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. As a retired university teacher who aspires to be clear, Im delighted to hear your feedback. Paul you have always responded to me in love and with respect on here. thePARABLE OF THE SOWER:Matt 13:3-23,Mark 4:3-20,Luke 8:5-15. Im boasting in Jesus and His work, not mine! Your email address will not be published. There is no separation between the law and Jesus. Thanks. Demas made a DECISION FOR CHRIST became a Fellow Laborer with the Apostle Paul, Mark, and Luke in Philemon 1:23-24 but when Tested with the Cares of this Life Demas did not Endure (Matt 10:22) in Gods Word Read 2 Tim 4:10. Thanks for another awesome read Paul, and I marvel at the fruit of the Holy Spirit, through You, in patience. Lukewarm "Christians" are SELF-DECEIVED professing so-called "Christians" (like JUDAS in John 12:6) and are UNSAVED People who: THINK, TALK, LOOK like they are Saved but are NOT which is DIFFERENT than a DISOBEDIENT and/or WEAK-IN-FAITH, FAINT-HEARTED CHRISTIAN ( 1 Thessalonians 5:14) like KING DAVID (Psalm 51) and/ or PETER too was at one time. Jesus warns us over and over again about True & False Conversion i.e. Greetings Stephen, I have felt the same way and experienced the same struggle, but all God wants from us is to trust Him to produce His life in us. Its mixing the white-hot love of God with the stone-cold commands of the Bible. A True Christian has a Beatitude Attitude Found In Matt 5:1-12, Do you fail to MOURN over your Sin, and/or you just dont Care? You don't allow others, Holy Spirit, or even the Bible to counsel you. Jude 1:23; Rev 21:7-8; Rev 20:11-15. Is Jesus not the Word of God? You wish to live your life for yourself instead of him and in your own glory instead of his. This is calledAPOSTASY which is aREJECTIONorDESERTIONfromFAITHinJESUS & GODS WORD. I guess its human nature and just how the system of this world taught us to think nothing is free. Stop listening to muddled messages that mix grace with law. All fall short (Rom 3:23). Lukewarm is what you get when you mix hot with cold. They are spiritually asleep and they are comfortable. The Gospel in Ten Words Tenth Anniversary, How to Get Pauls New Book Before It Goes on Sale, New Testament Scriptures Used to Support Original Sin, Old Testament Scriptures Used to Support Original Sin, 12 Infamous Examples of Walking After the Flesh in the Bible. When you become your own savior you sure become lukewarm, But here Im speaking of identity, not service. But here Im speaking of identity, not service. What is lukewarmness? Well-Known Member. It is to most people a heart-rending experience. What is Your Attitude? I know this is a lot to take in, so I encourage you to click the links in the article above for more. There is, however, such a thing as a carnal Christian. Such beautiful irony. 1 John 2:15-16 "Do not love the world or the things in the world. Another way to look at the question is this way. Jesus said if you love Me then keep my commandments. There are a lot of people that call them self a true Christian, people that follow all the laws of God. Under the old you had to run from sin, resist sin, pay for sin, turn from sin, confess sin, and keep track of sin. Do you Opt Out of Warning others & giving the True Terms of the Gospel (Luke 9:23-26, Matt 10:32-39) for a Warm & Fuzzy Gospel that Appears to get big Results, but in the end only promotes being a False Convert? Lukewarm. C STEALING & LYING: Do you Steal anything from Work items that your Company would consider Stealing? Let's go! 4. You can trust in your law-keeping performance or you can trust in his. Could you help me? Jesus gave Believers the GREAT COMMISSION to Go into ALL the World to Preach the Gospel (Mark 16:15), as He is using the Foolishness of Preaching to Save people (1 Cor 1:18-31). (Hebrews 10:10 & 14) Am I living others because I am filled with the Spirit and it is my new nature or am I trying to prove that I am holy, Jesus follower, good etc.? I guess that the best way to deal with the question posed by the OP is to share the simple Bible truth: if a person is truly saved, they are going to Heaven. Because Jesus just essentially said the Laodicean Church makes Him want to vomit! Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! Yes I see myself as Gods servant and cannot see the benefit of seeing myself otherwise. Awsome message. I believe we are called to restore All Things by speaking forth the word that gives us control on Earth fochange. I recommend all of them, haha! I dont know any Spirit-filled believer who seeks to sin, but sin-consciousness is most certainly a fruit of living under law (see Romans 7). In fact, a lukewarm Christian can have an interest in God, such as going to church or reading the Bible and may look spiritual outwardly, but he does not allow God to have full access to every area of his life. Love this ! I am my Fathers beloved child.. That means rejection. Thank you Paul. If this is what you're feeling, don't despair. You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' If you remain lukewarm, maybe it's because you don't know who God really is. Christs will for the church is not to spit it out. Copyright Policy Also check out these other Articles on being LUKEWARM: SO4J-TVs LUKEWARM CHRISTIAN TESTsmCopyrightCopyrightBy MARTHA MAC /SO4J.com/SO4J-TV & VIDEO PRODUCTIONSSO4J-TVs LUKEWARM CHRISTIAN TESTsm MAY BE COPIED WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONSIT MUST BE REPRODUCED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND MAY NOT BE SOLD OR USED FOR PROFIT IN ANY WAY.THIS ABOVE COPYRIGHT & LINK TOSO4J.comMUST BE INCLUDED, PHOTOS & GRAPHICS ARE PROPERTY OF SO4J-TV & VIDEOS, SO4Js Lukewarm Christian Website Addresses Are: LukewarmTest.com / LukewarmChristian.org. Could you recommend me some of your books. But start with The Gospel in Ten Words as it is the one that speaks directly to the believers identity in Christ. TL;DR. Dont minimize Sin, God is HOLY, and He Has a Holy Hatred for Sin. I. People always used to tell me about the freedom they found in Jesus, but all I felt was condemnation. Do you THINK & TALK MORE about this life THAN Jesus? Thanks Dorothy. Do You Commit Any Of These Type of Sins on a CONTINUAL Basis: A SEXUAL SINS & GREED: Sex before Marriage, Looking at someone to Lust after them, Masturbation, Lustful Thoughts & Fantasizing, Looking at Pornography these are All works of the Flesh. Judas had been Practicing Sin (John 12:6), Peter stumbled into Sin. The essence of lukewarmness is saying, I dont need it. In the context of faith, the lukewarm meaning in the Bible describes someone who hasn't blatantly denied Jesus but isn't blatantly living for Him either. Jesus warns too that MANY people will PERISH, and FEW (Percentage wise) Truly become Born Again Matt 7:13-14, Matt 7:21-23, Luke 13:23-30, Matt 22:14, Phil 3:18-19. Lukewarm means neither hot nor cold. When someone comes to Messiah, they are often full of wonder! Before Jesus PREACHED HE PRAYED. Are you going after God in your prayer life hard every day, often, long? They think what they're doing is alright and that Jesus has no problem with it. I have written extensively on the eternal security of the believer. Im just a humble doorkeeper serving in the courts of the Lord. Except youre not. (Oh My G-d?). (Revelation 3:18). Mix up your husbands by running back to the law and you're cheating on Jesus (see Roman 7). Check out the Archives > Scripture Index for my take on those Revelation passages. His will for the church is that our poverty be replaced with wealth, that our nakedness and shame be clothed with robes of righteousness and obedience, and that our blindness be healed so that we see like God sees and assess everything the way he does. I wish you were either one or the other! Are you NOT bothered when people use Gods Name in Vain (misuse His Holy Name), or SWEAR, when you hear it from other People, Movies, DVD, Music? Some people take cold and hot to both refer to good things. If you have Jesus, you dont need the law. Gods Word says that we can know we have Eternal Life (1 John 5:13) if we Keep His Commandments (1 John 2:3-6, John 14:15, 21,23, John 8:31). So, how do you buy gold when youre broke? Daily remind yourself, I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. an Immature Christian. Jesus came to reveal to mankind the love law which is much higher than the laws of the O/T.The truth is that we will always make mistakes and sin and if we are relying on our own efforts of being righteous we will always fail. These are the things I struggled with during the first 38 years of my life as a lukewarm Christian. Here comes, in verse 18, the counsel. It's addressed to lukewarm Christians who think they don't need any more of Christ. Do You Fail to Pray Earnestly & Pray for the Lost Who Will Spend Eternity in Hell? He calls the Word of God what Moses wrote. In contrast, hot water had medicinal purposes, and cold water quenched thirst. Create a website or blog at WordPress.com. When he sins he comes crawling back with a make me one of your hired hands speech (Lk 15:19). OR Do You Hinder Others? It is a wonderful help to understand this truth. These days when Christians bicker they exaggerate passion into a legalistic belief and prosperity into a lukewarm belief. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. No question. 2003-2023 SO4J | All rights reserved. Sorry Paul, I think your arguments here dont do justice to the roles of the law and of holiness? No, because of Jesus' Blood and His Holy Spirit helping me to live holy and not live in sin. Sons have specific qualifying, performance related, attributes referring to those led unto hearing and obeying AND manifesting JesUS also in their mortal flesh We succeed/fail in the sense that we are able to quench the Spirit. I'm certainly not like that tax collector!" After all, the. He's just an afterthought or an also-ran. In reality, we are in need of grace every second of our life. Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many. I don't even know if I even believe in such a place. Only God's view is important. God wont bless me unless I Not true. TOP 10 WAYS THAT UNSAVED PEOPLE THINK THEYRE SAVED, Lukewarm Christians What is a Lukewarm Christian? What do they Look, Talk, Act Like?- Part 1, Lukewarm Christians Lukewarm Christian Test 10 Questions to see if you are a False Convert Part 2, Lukewarm Christians Advice for Lukewarm False Converts Part 3, Lukewarm Christians Lukewarm Laodicea Church False Converts Part 4, Lukewarm Christians 11 Biblical Tests of Genuine Salvation John MacArthur Part 5, Lukewarm Christians Why Lukewarm Carnal Christianity Should Be Rejected Todd Friel Part 6, Biblical Assurance of Salvation The Believers Assurance, 1 Peter 1:14-17, Galatians 5:15-26, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 John 3:6-10, Matt 7:21-23, 1 John 5:2-4, Matt 5:19, 1 John 2:3-6, Josh 1:8, Matt 6:19-21, Matt 6:33, 2 Tim 3:2, 1 Tim 6:5-11, Matt 6:25-34, Heb 13:5, Ex 20:17, Rom 2:6-10, 2 Thess 1:7-9, Eccl 12:13-14, 1 Peter 1:14-17, Matt 5:19 [END]. He wants sons, not servants. The law is a signpost to Jesus who fulfilled all the righteous requirements of the law so that we might be justified by faith in him. Remember, God is Holy 1 Pet 1:15-16; 2 Cor 6:17, Are you careless with your WORDS? It's really that basic. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." When we surrender our life to God and give Him everything, it should be Him who lives in us and no longer us lives. Are you too BUSY spending MORE time with these People & Things, than you are Jesus? Turn off that law tap and never touch it again. Lukewarm Christian Test - Examine Yourself - So4j Write. by | Jan 24, 2021 | dc characters starting with c | | Jan 24, 2021 | dc characters starting with c | Its the mantra of every religion ever invented. A surefire sign of double-mindedness is a pervasive feeling of unworthiness. I am so blessed. Understand, it is not enough that you're not cold. Do You Fail to Obey Jesus, and Gods Word Consistently? by kylavine1220. We have free will within the context of our salvation, do we not? Loss Of The First Love. Luke 18:8-14, Both Peter & Judas (in the New Testament) Betrayed Jesus Christ. Being lukewarm is saying that you are in a right relationship with God but living like you don't. And God hates this. So, because you are lukewarmneither hot nor coldI am about to spit you out of my mouth." Can you feel the weight of this reprimand? The quiz will quickly show you whether you have lukewarm thinking or not. This church has abandoned its mission, it's become ineffective, useless. This post is all about simple ways to share the gospel in your everyday life. God made a grace-based covenant with Abraham, but the Israelites preferred the sticks and carrots of the law. that became flesh and is in US by the same Spirit. (Matt 26:14-16; Matt 27:3-5). Do you tell those White Lies on a consistent basis that get you out of trouble, etc? The Spirit of Truth leads us and your articles are great tools He uses in my life. If you said YES to any of these, you are in DANGER of being a Lukewarm Christian! Surely everyone needs law, whether thats the law of your country or the law of your maker? How do you interpret Revelation 12:17 and 14:12? Many, many times my spirit has received revelation with joy while my mind has doubted. We don't feel such an eagerness to be . IMPORTANT NOTE: In America, Christians dont necessarily Suffer as Believers do in other Countries. Therefore, this important passage is saying that it is much better for Christians to be either fervent ("hot") or refreshing ("cold"), rather than to be "lukewarm" something that no one in Laodicea wanted. The greatest sign of a lukewarm Christian is a lack of passion for their faith! You express it in the clothes you wear, the food you eat, and the music you put on at the end of the day. 1 John 2:15-16 - Do not love the world or anything in the world. But denying yourself of these pleasures goes against your fleshly nature, and for this reason, many don't keep following Jesus. We are not changed by fault-finding and navel-gazing. We sincerely wish you all the very best. If I want to be honest, I still struggle with my lukewarmness. Do you Fail to Obey Gods Great Commission to Go into All the World & Preach this Good News? For example, when I seel to actively fulfill the first 2 great commandments plus Jesus commandment to follow His example of brotherly love, then how can one be acting contrary to the Spirit? Although a believers righteousness is in Christ, Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (holiness, obedience, desiring to please God etc. Do you have a STRONGER DESIRE for the things of this WORLD than you do for Gods Word? Questions and Answers 1. So, because you are lukewarmneither hot nor coldI am about to spit you out of my mouth." - Revelation 3:15-16 NIV. SO4J-TV is reaching out to those people who Call themselves Christians yet use the Grace of God as a License to Sin (Rom 6:1-23). Jesus is the law, he is the Word of God. Jesus came to reveal our heavenly Father, not our heavenly boss, and Paul understood this better than anymore. For if a Christian says, "I am lukewarm," that means Jesus is spitting him out of his mouth. However, when we decide to Stop Sinning is when we begin to Share in the Sufferings of Christwhich makes us Partners with Christ-1 Pet 4:13, Luke 9:23-26. NOTE ABOUT THE VIDEO:Our Aim at SO4J-TV & Video is to provoke All of us to Examine our Faith with the Gods Word (2 Cor 13:5), and make sure that we are Biblically Saved, and Ready to Face Jesus on Judgment Day (2 Cor 5:10,Heb 9:27). But Paul himself was born under the Law of Moses and when he was reborn became married to Jesus he was officially divorced from Mr. Law by being crucified, risen and ascended with, in and through Christ Jesus. Catholic Answers Live This quiz will help you decide if you truly are prideful. I need nothing. If Jesus never changes Heb 8:4, and He is the only way to the father, He has always been that way to the father. People who live their lives without the guidance of Jesus Christ are sometimes referred to as lukewarm Christians. 1 Do Cares & Worries of This Life Dominate Most of Your Thoughts & Conversations?2 Do You Practice Sin on a Regular Basis?3 Do You Love The Things of This World More Than Gods Word?4 Are You Too Busy for Jesus? Joseph Prince expands on this revelation to say: Gods Law (gift) of faith in His Law (gift) of love for us results in the Law (gift) of Liberty in Christ Jesus. Out today The Grace Bible: 13 John & Jude, Patriarchy is not Gods Plan for Your Marriage. I sometimes feel and instinct to act according to grace, sometimes I hit sometimes I miss. False Converts come to the Edge of Saving Faith but they eventuallyREJECTorWALK AWAYfrom the Truth when Tested with theCARES & LURESof this Life,PROBLEMS(Matt 13:19,21,22) etc. I walked the aisle one day, and he came into my heart, and I have him. At Mt. You do believe in God and that Jesus does exist. 7 Evidences That Neither Prove Nor Disprove One's Faith. Im a bit confused after reading your article. May you be blessed. Christians often use the term "lukewarm" very loosely without really understanding what it means. Thats a different insight of the revealtion chapter 3 vs 16 bless you .. Lukewarm Christian Test is a 10 Question Test to help you to: "Examine Yourself" (2 Corinthians 13:5) with God's Word, to see if you are a Lukewarm self-deceived so-called "Christian" (Apostate) OR a true Christian. What are Your Priorities? Christianity is a beautiful religion based on faith & goodness. The descendants of Abraham were Gods people long before the law came along. There is one theme in all of scripture. Do You Fail to Preach the Gospel on a Regular Basis? For as many as are of the works of the law are under curse for it is written cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. Am I Lukewarm Test Instructions Rank each question on a scale from 1-5 using the guidance below: 1=Never 2=Sometimes (If I feel like it) 3=Maybe (Need works) 4=Mostly (I try my best) 5=Always. Lack Of Commitment. Sometimes when we are on our Christian journey, we get caught up in this period in which we aren't doing anything for God, in the sense of knowing we could be better, and at the same time aren't doing anything wrong. B STRIFE, JEALOUSY, ANGER: Are you in Strife on a continual basis? The greatest truth is that while we were still sinners Christ died for us, and that truth is still relevant. You can also try the Quiz with your friends & family and better understand each others' beliefs. Sign #2 to Know if You're a Lukewarm Christian: Lukewarm Christians are Easily Inspired By Stories of Radical Christians. Sometimes we do think it is too good to be true. And when he comes and dwells in the innermost of our affections, theres going to be power power to love. LUKEWARM CHRISTIAN TESTis a 10 Question Testto help you to: Examine Yourself (2 Corinthians 13:5) with Gods Word, to see if you are a Lukewarm self-deceived so-called Christian (Apostate) OR a true Christian. The result was, I will be your God, you shall be my people. How to Not Be a Lukewarm Christian "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. GOSPEL WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT JESUS DIED FOR OUR SINS? Yet warm water didn't have an effective function. Yes I walk Torah in my life, not to be saved, but because I believe it to be eternal truth and righteous instruction. Heres Pastor John to explain in a sermon preached back in 1983. More Holy Spirit! Wouldnt you take the time for me, please an hour so that I can eat with you and you with me?. Such so-called Christians appear to be Christians in name only but are most probably false converts. You can also try the Quiz with your friends & family and better understand each others' beliefs. Thanks for making the message of the good news so straightforward and showing trying to keep the law through self-effort for what it is, filthy rags. Sons are overcomers where this is no thoughts that cannot be taken captive unto obedience in Christs mind dwelling within, revealing itself unto the fullness of His stature. The problem is, you are lukewarm. It is my believing this, that causes me to do it. I ADVISE you to buy from me gold refined in the fire that you may be rich. This is the spirit speaking through John to the church in Laodicea. Every minute you spend looking at yourself and your sin is a minute you couldve spent beholding Jesus and his perfection. Visible Morality: Matthew 19:16-21; 23:27. He just said you are poor, blind, naked, miserable, wretched. Posted on August 17, 2017 by Paul Ellis // 64 Comments. every law oriented christian ( ) will immediately quote you 100 NT verses after reading this, which supposedly prove their law-obiding version(s) of the gospel. Mark 7:13. To follow the bible and God's teaching as closely as possible B. The Hyper-Grace Gospel Im sure I could give many more scriptural examples given the time. 11 BIBLICAL TESTS OF GENUINE SALVATION BY JOHN MACARTHUR. In the sense that if we are among the elect, it is possible that our final redemption will be as by fire- by the skin of our teeth so to speak. There's dangers of being a lukewarm Christian. Praise God we are not of this world even though we are in it, we are sons and daughters of the living God and we are seated in the heavenlies with Him. God bless! Are you looking for ways to share the gospel? Cory Nickols. I have arrived. Are You Too Busy for Jesus? This is counsel at its best. Im definitely caught in a mixture of Law and Grace. (Revelation 3:20), Now, that verse can be applied with legitimacy to unbelievers, but thats not its meaning here. Hi Paul, I have recently given my life to Christ (1.5yr ago) and He has changed my life totally away from sin by convicting me of things that were negatively affecting my life. They have lukewarm faith; faith in name, but not in action. You can find them in the Archives. But before he gets there, theres an awful threat. I dont mean to offend when I say this, but trying to repent from every sin is a classic example of a dead work. Do you continually Quarrel & have Outbursts of Anger towards: Spouse, Family Membersanyone. And they broke it the same day they got it. Why not choose to walk after the Spirit? We have a role to play in the ongoing sanctification process and God in His Wisdom designed that removal of our condemnation and the resulting freedom is the way to love in all its aspects and victory over sin and death and the devil. You can find what the Bible has to say about being hot or cold in Revelation chapter 5:14-22. Also, if the majority are truly Christian then we would not have to struggle so much to keep our beliefs from being trampled by the government. Be holy not try to be holy. As you do humbly contend with those who still look through a veil. An intimate relationship with God that flows through and: 1) leads you to do good works, 2) leads you to repentance. Jesus warns us over and over again about True & False Conversion i.e. It is His gold that has been refined in fire that He is offering, not commanding. (Prov 14:12) Thats what Adam & Eve thought. Pope Francis warnes aginst being lukewarm Christian during homily. Obedience is the out working of holiness. The purpose of God and the Holy Spirit is to glorify Jesus..whether in victory or apparent defeat. You open the door and let Jesus in. Why are we exhorted to be holy? centennial high school stabbing; https na1 sabanow net saba web copa learning; chesham to london tube price; peter salisbury leicester mayor; solar buyback plans texas Rather, this Christian, perhaps the bishop, is self-satisfied with what he has, and evidently is unwilling to extend himself on behalf of Christ. The old covenant was characterized by repeated sacrifices that did nothing to take away sin. He wants sons, not servants. Try our fun ' Lukewarm Christian test ' and see how religious you are. He's calling them condemned. To find out whether you are among that number now, dont look in your head and ask whether you think that youre a sinner. mixing the white-hot love of God with the stone-cold commands of the Bible, I must deny my God-given appetites, be who Im not and die daily, meaning be the holy saint you already are, the other articles in the Laodicean series. So, what is lukewarmness? Where people HEAR & RESPOND to the Gospel by making a DECISION FOR CHRIST or PROFESSION OF FAITH (like JUDAS John 12:6). The apostle Paul, said the law is good, righteous and holy. Go here for the:GOOD NEWS & GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. The law is meant to lead you to Jesus so that you may be justified by faith (Gal 3:24). Do you LOVE to LOOK AT & LISTEN TO what God HATES? A False Convert namedDemasin the New Testament is a Good Example of that. Christians believe that Jesus is the son of Joseph. . unfortunately, such articles are only understood and loved by people, whore already on a grace/jesus centered path. Take the 15 Question Test Todd Friel Wretched Radio & TV, Video: Examine Yourself Paul Washer and John MacArthur, Video: Freedom from Pornography, James Testimony. Meet the People. LUKEWARM CHRISTIANS are FALSE CONVERTS they areUNSAVED People who: THINK, TALK, LOOK like they are Saved (Revelation 3:14-22, Matthew 7:21-23) which is DIFFERENT thana: DISOBEDIENT Christian/Believer like King David and/or Peter was at one time (1 Thess 5:14, Psalms 51). John 15:5 Jesus says, Apart from Me you can do NOTHING.. Theres the barometer. And they do good because, at bottom, they are lovers of good. It is these kinds of "Christians" that Jesus is describing in the three parables in Matthew 25. Understand the Differences between being an Apostate (Lukewarm) VS being a Believer who is Weak in Faith i.e. Your Father is not interested that speech! You pray. Revelation 3:15-16 - I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. So, because you are lukewarmneither hot nor coldI am about to spit you out of my mouth. Jesus said the Spirit would teach you all things (John 14:26), leaving nothing for you to learn from the law. Paul said the law is not for the righteous but the lawless, rebellious, the ungodly and sinners (1 Tim 1:9). Its constantly feeling like a failure and then believing the enemies lies that God is disappointed with me and I am not pleasing to The Father. It is typified by materialism, superficiality, narcissism, carnality, hedonism, pride, opulence, a. LUKEWARM CHRISTIAN WHAT IS A LUKEWARM CHRISTIAN? An old covenant mindset says I must deny my God-given appetites, be who Im not and die daily, but the new covenant declares Jesus died for all. I just confess very personally: there is an intimate communion and fellowship with Jesus I crave in 1983. Do You Seek After Worldly Wealth & Fame vs Seeking First The Kingdom of God? Try at least to burn for Him. 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