What does the Bible say about being a "Luke warm" Christian?

Question

Being neither hot nor cold----straddling the fence, as it were.

Even on the "Religion" forums I was being called "Bible Thumper" and told to "chill" about my faith. I am glad that Christians understand that luke warm is not such a great thing to be.

Answer 1

Re 3:15
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
Re 3:16
So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

Answer 2

The Bible does not say anything about a Christian being luke warm. Revelation 3: 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. The people in the tribulation are not sealed with Holy Spirit like the Christian that has trusted in what the Lord Jesus Christ did on the cross. He died for our sins. When you believe that today you are sealed with the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption. In the tribulation period people can be spue out and lose their salvation. Ephesians 4: 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Answer 3

It talks if being luke warm in Revelation..."you are neither hot nor cold so I shall spew you out of my mouth"

Answer 4

Read Revelation 3:15-16. That's in the Bible.

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Answer 5

6 What message does Jesus have for the Laodiceans? He has no word of commendation. Frankly, he tells them: “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or else hot. So, because you are lukewarm and neither hot nor cold, I am going to vomit you out of my mouth.” (Revelation 3:15, 16) How would you respond to such a message from the Lord Jesus Christ? Would you not awaken and examine yourself? Surely, those Laodiceans need to bestir themselves, for they have become spiritually indolent, apparently taking too much for granted. (Compare 2 Corinthians 6:1.) Jesus, whom they as Christians should have imitated, always displays a fiery zeal for Jehovah and his service. (John 2:17) Further, meek ones have found him to be always gentle and mild, as refreshing as a cup of cold water on a swelteringly hot day. (Matthew 11:28, 29) But the Christians in Laodicea are neither hot nor cold. Like the waters that flow down into their city, they have become tepid, lukewarm. They are liable to be completely rejected by Jesus, ‘vomited out of his mouth’! May we for our part always strive zealously, as did Jesus, to provide spiritual refreshment for others.—Matthew 9:35-38.

15 Let us return to the Laodiceans. How will they respond to the severe counsel from Jesus? Should they be disheartened and feel that Jesus no longer wants them as his followers? No, that is not the case at all. The message goes on to say: “All those for whom I have affection I reprove and discipline. Therefore be zealous and repent.” (Revelation 3:19) As with discipline from Jehovah, Jesus’ discipline is a sign of his love. (Hebrews 12:4-7) The Laodicean congregation should take advantage of his affectionate concern and apply his counsel. They should repent, recognizing that their lukewarmness amounts to sinning. (Hebrews 3:12, 13; James 4:17) Let their elders put materialistic ways behind them and “stir up like a fire” the gift they have from God. With the spiritual eye salve taking effect, let all in the congregation find refreshment as from a cooling draft of cold springwater.—2 Timothy 1:6; Proverbs 3:5-8; Luke 21:34.

16 What of us today? Jesus continues to ‘love his own that are in the world.’ This he will do “all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.” (John 13:1; Matthew 28:20) If we receive strong counsel or discipline at times, remember that “the reproofs of discipline are the way of life.” (Proverbs 6:23.) All of us are imperfect and should be zealous to repent as necessary so that we may be readjusted and remain in God’s love.—2 Corinthians 13:11.
We must not allow materialism, riches, or the lack of riches to make us lukewarm. Wealth can aid in opening up new possibilities of service, but it can also be dangerous. (Matthew 19:24) A well-to-do person may feel that he does not need to be as zealous in the preaching work as others, provided that he makes sizable donations from time to time. Or he may feel that being wealthy entitles him to favors. Additionally, there are many pleasures and pastimes open to a wealthy person that others cannot afford. But those diversions take up time and may draw the unwary away from the Christian ministry, thus making the indiscreet one lukewarm. May we avoid all such snares and keep “working hard and exerting ourselves” wholeheartedly, with everlasting life in view.—1 Timothy 4:8-10; 6:9-12.

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Answer 6

No such thing. You are either a Christian, saved by Christ's sacrifice, or you are not, having refused his gift.

Answer 7

From Revelation 3:14-22

14And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

15I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

20Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

21To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

22He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Answer 8

Revelations 3:15,16.
Read and see. It's scary.



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God's People perish, for lack of knowledge!

Answer 9

he really would rather send all of us to hell, so he still has enough room to stretch-out. He's bored with us now anyways, except the ones on cold case files.

Answer 10

Christ said that if you were lukewarm, neither hot nor cold he would spit you out.