Lukewarm

In the Bible, the term "lukewarm" is most famously found in Revelation 3:15-16, where Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea. He states, "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth." In this context, lukewarmness is a metaphor for spiritual complacency and indifference. The Laodicean church was criticized for being self-sufficient and comfortable, lacking the fervor and passion that should characterize a true relationship with Christ.The imagery of being "hot" or "cold" suggests extremes in spiritual zeal—hot representing fervent faith and cold indicating a complete rejection of faith. Lukewarmness, therefore, represents a state of ambivalence or apathy towards spiritual matters, which is deemed unacceptable in the eyes of Christ. This passage serves as a warning against a tepid faith that neither fully embraces nor outright rejects the gospel, urging believers to pursue a passionate and committed relationship with God (Matthew 22:37).

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