Lukewarm - Bad!

Aug. 04, 2014 Monday Message:

Jesus: “Lead us not into temptation.” Matt. 6:13a

Jesus teaches, “Whoever is not with me is against me.” Jesus doesn’t condone middle ground. God wants us on his side, hot; and if you’re against him, then you’re cold; but at least you and God know where you stand. Both Exodus and the Revelation teach about this.

I believe that God thoroughly detests lukewarm. If you’re caught in the middle, you lack discernment to separate good from evil, the sheep from the wolves. At the root of lukewarm is deceit. Lukewarm lives in the valley of temptation. It leans toward trickery, half-truths, and being able to switch sides if it becomes convenient. It’s really taking no stand for either side.

Like I said, if you’re hot or cold, at least you and God know where you stand. Lukewarm allows you to waffle back and forth, never actually making a decision for Jesus and the Kingdom. You are deceiving yourself. You’ve heard a lot about Jesus, and foolishly think your eternal destiny is secure. But lukewarm isn’t welcome at the wedding.

Jesus taught us to pray against lukewarm, against the valley of temptation, and to be delivered from the evil therein.

May you all be “hot” today!

“Deliver us from evil.” Matt. 6:13b

Norton Lawellin

Let’s worship together! Jesus in the City Fellowship (JICF) meets every Sunday at 10:30am in the North end (gym) of the Oliver Ministry Building, 2647 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis. This week we’ll look at many signs and wonders, Acts Ch. 5:12-16. See you there!