How To NOT Be LUKEWARM Anymore!
Summary
TLDRThe video explains the true meaning of being a 'lukewarm Christian' as mentioned in Revelation 3:16. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't refer to someone lacking passion for God but rather those who rely on their own self-righteousness instead of Jesus for salvation. The lukewarm reference stems from the city's lukewarm water, which is undesirable. The speaker argues that videos listing signs of lukewarmness mislead people into thinking that improving their behavior secures salvation, when true faith lies in trusting Jesus' sacrifice, not one's own efforts.
Takeaways
- đ The term 'lukewarm Christian' comes from Revelation 3:16, where Jesus criticizes lukewarm behavior.
- đ„ 'Hot' refers to being passionate or 'on fire' for God, while 'cold' means being refreshing and useful. Lukewarm, by contrast, is undesirable and ineffective.
- đ§ The metaphor stems from the Laodicean church, where water arrived lukewarm through aqueducts, and no one liked drinking it.
- đ§ Jesus warns that He will 'spit out' lukewarm Christians, implying rejection and severe consequences.
- đ° The lukewarm in this context are those who believe they are rich and self-sufficient, thinking they need nothing from Jesus.
- â These people rely on their own efforts or self-righteousness instead of trusting fully in Jesus for salvation.
- đĄ The next verse (Revelation 3:17-18) shows that salvation comes from Jesus, not self-reliance, urging people to seek 'gold refined by fire,' white garments, and spiritual healing from Him.
- đ« Videos that present 10 signs of being lukewarm can reinforce a works-based mindset, encouraging people to fix their behavior rather than relying on Jesus.
- â€ïž The key to avoiding lukewarmness is trusting fully in Jesus' sacrifice for salvation, not in oneâs own behavior or deeds.
- đ Out of love and gratitude for Jesus' forgiveness, believers should seek to obey Him, not to avoid being lukewarm but because they know they are accepted by God.
Q & A
What is the common misunderstanding about being a 'lukewarm Christian'?
-The common misunderstanding is that being 'lukewarm' refers to a lack of enthusiasm or not doing enough good deeds for God. Many believe it's about failing to live up to certain religious standards.
What does the term 'lukewarm' actually mean in the context of Revelation 3:16?
-In Revelation 3:16, 'lukewarm' refers to people who are self-reliant and think they don't need Jesus. It symbolizes spiritual complacency, where someone trusts in their own righteousness rather than in Jesus' sacrifice.
Why does Jesus threaten to 'spit' lukewarm Christians out of His mouth?
-Jesus threatens to 'spit' them out because they are neither fully devoted to Him nor fully rejecting Him. Lukewarm individuals are self-righteous, trusting in their own efforts rather than acknowledging their need for salvation through Jesus.
What is the significance of the reference to hot and cold water in this passage?
-The hot and cold water imagery refers to the water sources in Laodicea. Hot water from one city and cold water from another were both valuable, but when lukewarm, the water was undesirable. Similarly, lukewarm Christians are neither valuable nor pleasing to God.
What does the next verse, Revelation 3:17, reveal about lukewarm Christians?
-Revelation 3:17 reveals that lukewarm Christians think they are spiritually rich, self-sufficient, and in need of nothing. However, they are actually wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked, unaware of their true spiritual condition.
Why is self-righteousness a key issue in being lukewarm?
-Self-righteousness is key because lukewarm Christians rely on their own works and efforts to be saved, rather than trusting in Jesusâ sacrifice. This self-dependence leads to spiritual complacency and blindness to their need for grace.
How does Jesus counsel lukewarm Christians in Revelation 3:18?
-Jesus counsels them to 'buy from Him' gold refined by fire (true spiritual wealth), white garments (righteousness), and salve for their eyes (spiritual insight). These are metaphors for salvation and spiritual renewal.
How do videos with '10 signs you are lukewarm' reinforce the wrong message?
-These videos often promote the idea that people need to follow certain behaviors to avoid being lukewarm. This reinforces the self-reliant mindset, making people focus on their own actions rather than trusting in Jesus for salvation.
What is the solution to avoid being a lukewarm Christian, according to the speaker?
-The solution is to put full trust in Jesusâ sacrifice for salvation, not in oneâs own performance or behavior. Believers should rely on His actions alone to be saved, which will naturally lead to obedience out of love and gratitude.
Why is relying on personal performance to get to heaven considered lukewarm?
-Relying on personal performance reflects self-righteousness and a lack of dependence on Jesus. It places faith in oneâs own ability to earn salvation, which contradicts the gospel message of grace through faith in Jesus alone.
Outlines
đ€ Understanding Lukewarm Christianity
This paragraph introduces the common misunderstanding of what it means to be a 'lukewarm Christian.' The speaker refers to videos that attempt to define lukewarm Christianity with a list of behaviors or traits, but highlights two major flaws in such interpretations. First, people often misinterpret the term 'lukewarm' from Revelation 3:16, where Jesus says he will spit out the lukewarm. This is not about being indifferent or half-hearted in faith, but rather a deeper issue tied to self-righteousness and reliance on one's own efforts rather than on Jesus.
đ The Biblical Context of Lukewarmness
In this section, the speaker explains the historical and cultural context of the term 'lukewarm' in Revelation 3:16. They discuss how the church in Laodicea received water from nearby hot and cold springs that became lukewarm by the time it reached the city. This lukewarm water was unappealing, unlike hot or cold water, which had desirable uses. In the same way, Jesus uses this analogy to describe the spiritual state of the Laodiceans as undesirable. Being 'lukewarm' is not about failing to meet certain religious expectations, but about being spiritually complacent and self-sufficient.
đ§Ÿ Misconceptions About Lukewarm Christians
The speaker addresses the core misconception about lukewarm Christians. They clarify that lukewarmness does not refer to attending church irregularly or failing to perform enough good deeds. Instead, it relates to self-righteousness and the belief that one can earn salvation through their own merits. The speaker references Revelation 3:17 to show that the Laodiceans thought they were spiritually rich, not realizing their true spiritual poverty and need for Jesus.
â ïž The Danger of Self-Righteousness
This paragraph explores how self-reliance leads to spiritual lukewarmness. Jesus urges the Laodiceans to buy from him gold refined by fire, white garments, and salve to heal their blindness, all of which symbolize salvation and spiritual renewal. The real issue is that the people of Laodicea were trusting in their own accomplishments rather than relying on Jesus for salvation, and this is what makes them lukewarm.
đ« The Problem with 'Signs of Lukewarmness' Videos
The speaker critiques the popular videos that list signs of being a lukewarm Christian. These videos often encourage viewers to evaluate their actions and strive harder to follow rules in order to avoid being lukewarm. However, the speaker argues that this approach actually reinforces the problem of self-righteousness, as it encourages people to focus on their behavior rather than trusting fully in Jesus for their salvation.
â Trusting in Jesus, Not in Works
The final section offers a solution to lukewarmness, which is to place full trust in Jesus rather than one's own performance. The speaker emphasizes that salvation is not about following a set of rules or improving behavior to earn Godâs favor. Instead, itâs about recognizing one's inability to save themselves and relying solely on Jesusâ sacrifice. This realization leads to a genuine motivation to obey God out of love and gratitude, rather than fear of being 'spit out' for not doing enough.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄLukewarm Christian
đĄRevelation 3:16
đĄHot and Cold
đĄSelf-righteousness
đĄSalvation
đĄGold refined by fire
đĄWhite garments
đĄSpiritual blindness
đĄGood deeds vs. faith
đĄMotivation for obedience
Highlights
The term 'lukewarm' originates from Revelation 3:16, where Jesus speaks of lukewarm Christians being spit out of his mouth.
The common interpretation that 'hot' means being on fire for God and 'cold' means rejecting God is incorrect.
The analogy comes from the historical context of Laodicea, where lukewarm water was considered undesirable compared to hot or cold water.
Hot and cold water are both seen as positive qualities, while lukewarm water represents spiritual indifference.
Being lukewarm refers to those who believe they are spiritually rich and self-sufficient, not realizing their true spiritual poverty.
The next verse in Revelation 3:17 highlights that lukewarm people are spiritually 'wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.'
Jesus counsels lukewarm Christians to seek true spiritual wealth, white garments, and healing for their blindness, which symbolize salvation.
Lukewarm Christians rely on their own works and self-righteousness, instead of trusting in Jesus for their salvation.
Many videos that give 'signs' of lukewarmness can mislead people into thinking they need to follow a checklist to avoid being lukewarm.
Attempting to follow rules to confirm oneâs salvation reinforces trust in oneâs own behavior rather than Jesus' sacrifice.
Salvation comes not from cleaning up oneâs life or following rules, but from trusting in what Jesus has already done.
Realizing our inability to save ourselves should lead us to place full trust in Jesus' finished work.
Obedience to God comes from gratitude for forgiveness and not from trying to earn salvation.
A person is lukewarm if they trust in their performance for salvation, rather than relying solely on Jesus.
The way to avoid being a lukewarm Christian is to trust in Jesusâ sacrifice, not in oneâs own behavior or good deeds.
Transcripts
why do most people not understand what a
lukewarm Christian is I'm sure you've
seen some videos people say are you
lukewarm and they'll give you 10 signs
are you a lukewarm Christian or not I
think there's actually two very
unhelpful things with that first of all
they get the definition of what it means
to be lukewarm wrong so the passage is
in Revelation 3:16 that's where the word
lukewarm appears in the Bible itself and
it says so because you are lukewarm and
neither hot nor cold I will spit you out
of my mouth is this Jesus speaking here
some people interpret hot meaning on
fire for God cold meaning rejecting God
God wouldn't approve of that what is
talking about is that in leoda which is
the church is's writing to they had some
Hot Springs from a nearby City and Cold
Springs from another city make their way
by Aqueduct to their city and by the
time it arrived at the city it was
lukewarm and no one likes drinking
lukewarm water cold water great hot
water for your tea for your coffee great
lukewarm water no one wants it right and
so that's what he's saying hot and cold
are both with good things lukewarm is
not he's saying because you are lukewarm
these people are lukewarm he'll spit
them out of their mouth meaning they'll
go to hell but what does it mean to be
lukewarm is it that they don't go to
church enough times they don't do enough
Good Deeds for God no look at the very
next verse for you say I am rich I have
prospered and I need nothing not
realizing that you are wretched pitiable
poor blind and naked so what did those
people think they were Rich prospered
and needing nothing these aren't people
who are humble trusting in Jesus to save
themselves and get themselves to Heaven
they're saying I don't need Jesus
they're self-righteous relying upon
their own efforts to get themselves to
Heaven that's what a lukewarm person is
and that's why the very next verse
afterwards Verse 18 Jesus says I counsel
you to buy from me gold refined by fire
so that you may be rich white garments
so you may clothe yourselves and the
shame of your nakedness may not be seen
and Salve to anoint your eyes so that
you may see and those are three just
different pictures of salvation because
the problem with them is that they were
trusting in their works not in Jesus and
that's why they're described as lukewarm
and be spit out of the mouth of Jesus
but the second problem with these kind
of videos of seven signs or 10 signs
whether you're lukewarm is it actually
reinforces people in their lukewarmness
because people watch the videos and say
wow I'm failing in that area that area
I'll try harder to follow those rules
better and hopefully then I can be sure
I'm going to heaven and so you're
actually reinforcing them in trusting in
their own behavior to get to heaven
rather than Jesus and what he's already
done for them we don't have to clean up
our life to a particular point and
follow a set of 10 rules before we can
be like yes now I can know I'm going to
heaven no we realize we fail nothing in
my hands I bring we come to realize that
we can't save ourselves and we just put
our full trust into what Jesus did to
save us therefore we're forgiven and
that will motivate us to obey him not to
not be a luk Christian but because we
know we're forgiven and accepted by God
and out of love and gratitude to him we
seek to obey him and honor him with our
life and so the way to not be a lukor
Christian is to trust that Jesus paid
for your sin and rely on his actions
alone to save you and not in your
performance not in your behavior
whatsoever otherwise you technically are
just a lukewarm Christian if you're
trusting in what you do to get yourself
to heaven and you'll be spit out of the
mouth of Jesus
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