Why do you think Jesus dislikes "lukewarm" most, and why does he say he would spit them out of his mouth?

Question

Is it possible that our love for him is his banquet?

Answer 1

I have always found it interesting that Jesus tells us to be EITHER hot or cold... most people tend to think He only accepts "hot" or that being hot is a good thing, like "on fire for God" and cold is bad like being unfeeling. I think it's clear, both degrees are equally accepted by God. Maybe the hot are the charasmatics and the cold are the quiet and refined? I dont know but they're both not getting spit out.

If you read before that verse about the church He is speaking to, they have forgotten Him, they have become lazy and careless, that it why He says He will spit them out.

Answer 2

Well, let's see...if you read along a little further in the passage (Rev. 3:15-18), Jesus explains His reasons. Baically, the Lord is saying that He would rather a Christian be all for Him or all against Him, than unsure of Him.
He is saying that even though a person may think they are in a right relationship with Him- usually by their own terms and conditions, and not God's- in reality, they are not. This can be due to a number of things; greed, idolotry, sexual immorality, un-repentant sins, or false teachings, you name it.
A great parallel verse to this is the Parable of The Sheep and the Goats, found in Matt. 25:31-46. Many so-called "christians" today call themselves that but don't really live like it. Or they might, but only on occasion, like on Sundays at church. The rest of the time they are every bit as vile and sinful in their actions and speech as the athiest, God hater, down the street is.
Unfortunately, this is the norm for many in the modern church of today, and is the main reason the "seeker sensitive" movements of Bill Hybels and Rick Warren are so popular. They, as do countless others, preach a "social gospel" of "good works" and not the TRUE Gospel of faith- and faith alone- in Christ Jesus. (Eph. 2:8-9)
They never really broach the subjects of "sin" or "the Cross," lest they might "offend" someone and make them feel convicted or sorry for their wrongdoings toward God and repent. Yet that is precisely what the Gospel is supposed to do! (Col. 2:21-23,
1 Cor. 1:18, 2 Cor. 7:10) Read Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and see for yourself if this fact is not true in each and every instance in which a person comes to believe in Him.
I pray this has been helpful to you.

Peace be with you and God bless....

Answer 3

Because as Jesus said when he was asked by a pharisee about the greatest commandment, he actually gave two:
You shall love your God your Lord with all your heart, with all your strenght and with all your soul. the second is like the first: you shall love your brother as you love yourself. In these two commandments are the whole Law and the prophets."
Clearly Jesus is saying that you need to give EVERYTHING! to God, and leave EVERYTHING behind and follow him. Just like when the rich guy asked him: "Rabi, I am a good guy and i do all the law tells me to do, what should i do then to be saved?" Jesus said:
"Go and sell everything to the poor and follow me"

So there is why he doesn't like "lukewarm" Lukewarm means apathetic, indifferent, empty, not commited, just existing and not living.
Could it be more obvious?

Answer 4

I think that it is referring to the fact that there are those who are passionate about sharing with others the grace and mercy of God, whereas others are passionate about warning others of the "fire and brimstone" that is to come for those who are rebellious. Both approaches, if done in love and truth, are pleasing to God and help to spread the full Gospel. But those who don't care, who just go along with the culture trying to please everybody, always being politically correct, and who are ashamed of the Gospel - those God sees as lukewarm....

Answer 5

How would you like to have someone who says "He/She Loves you" yet is not giving you the signs or actions to prove it? How would you be so sure that there is a good connections between the two of you when in times that you needed to have someone to accomplish a task, your partner is not there? Like a food in your mouth that has no flavor, would you not be hesitant to chew and swallow it?

Answer 6

Jesus Christ was expressing dissatisfaction when to “the angel of the congregation in Laodicea” he said: “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.” (Rev. 3:14-16) Members of the Christian congregation in Laodicea were not refreshingly spiritual in attitude. They were lukewarm, indifferent or apathetic. They thought they were rich spiritually and needed nothing. However, in the Lord’s estimation they were “miserable and pitiable and poor and blind and naked.” Fittingly, then, he urged them to repentance.—Rev. 3:17-19.

At first one might assume that the hot condition mentioned at Revelation 3:15, 16 refers to being hot with zeal or love, whereas the cold state refers to a lack of such qualities, indicating that they had grown cold. But Christ said: “Because you are lukewarm and neither hot nor cold, I am going to vomit you out of my mouth.” Neither the cold nor the hot would be spewed out. If the cold mentioned had reference to coldness in love or zeal, surely such would have been vomited out. To the Lord, the cold was just as acceptable as the hot; he would vomit out only what was lukewarm. So, at Revelation 3:15, 16 “cold” does not stand in opposition to “hot.”

Apparently in this case a figure of speech was selected that was intended to strike a blow at the indifference manifested by the Laodiceans. And they surely could comprehend the statement of “the faithful and true witness.” Near Laodicea there were hot and cold springs. Also, it was customary to serve cold and hot drinks at feasts, not beverages that were lukewarm.

On a cold day a hot liquid, such as hot soup, is welcome and stimulating. When temperatures soar, a cold beverage, such as cold lemonade, is refreshing. A lukewarm liquid would not be very pleasing in either case.

Quite apparently, by his words recorded at Revelation 3:14-19, the Lord Jesus Christ was indicating that the lukewarm spiritual state of the Christians in Laodicea was grossly unacceptable to him. They needed to take positive steps, acting to dispel apathy and increase their spirituality.

Answer 7

God cares about the heart

the most indifferent person is the lukewarm one... no feelings

Answer 8

Read letters written by James the head of the first Jerusalem-based church about an unstable person. There is no such thing as partial belief. When you have known evil and see first hand what it does and then you find deliverance as I did. They you know that you know that you know!

Boaz.

Answer 9

Because lukewarm makes you puke, and He means that we as people can't be living in this world as sinners and also as Christians.. we have to choose who to follow our flesh or Him.
we can't pretend to serve Him and the world because He is Holy ,and living both lives is what make us lukewarm to Him.

Answer 10

Perhaps you may be referring to the verse: "But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil." [--Matthew 5:37--] for 'lukewarm'... Is that it??

I don't follow your other queries though, sorry.

Peace be with you.