Laodicea was not hot. Laodicea was not cold. They were lukewarm. And Jesus said it made Him sick. Lukewarm is religion without fire. It is church attendance without love. It is prayer without passion. It is the form of godliness without the power.

Lukewarm is religion without fire.

Nobody orders lukewarm coffee. Nobody enjoys lukewarm soup. If it is going to be coffee, it needs to be steaming. If it is going to be iced tea, it needs to be cold. Lukewarm has no appeal. The same is true with faith.

Christ is not asking His people to be half in and half out. He is asking for full devotion. When He is first, the heart is on fire. When He is second, the fire dies. Laodicea thought they were fine, but their lack of zeal revealed spiritual sickness.

Jesus wants disciples who are hot, not lukewarm believers who make Him nauseous.

Overcomers do not live lukewarm lives. They burn with a passion for God’s glory. They do not give Him leftovers of time, affection or obedience. They give Him the best. If your faith has cooled, it is time to return to the fire. Jesus wants disciples who are hot, not lukewarm believers who make Him nauseous.

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About The Author

Dr. Tony Evans

Dr. Tony Evans is one of the country’s most respected leaders in evangelical circles. As a pastor, teacher, author and speaker, he serves the body of Christ through his unique ability to communicate complex theological truths through simple, yet profound, illustrations. While addressing the practical issues of today, Dr. Evans is known as a relevant expositor. New and veteran pastors alike regard him as a pastor of pastors and a father in the faith.


At the heart of this vision is the use of church and school partnerships to effect spiritual and social change in communities. Dr. Evans’ church and school outreach philosophy has been attributed as a catalyst for former President George W. Bush’s Faith Based Initiative, which was his first formal act of office. Dr. Evans seeks to train churches, schools and volunteers in this philosophy, as well as in the functional practicalities, through the National Church Adopt-A-School Initiative which is a ministry underneath the umbrella of The Urban Alternative.


Dr. Evans serves as president of The Urban Alternative, a national ministry that seeks to restore hope and transform lives through the proclamation and the application of the Word of God. His daily radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on more than 850 radio outlets throughout the United States and in more than 80 countries.


Dr. Evans has written numerous books and booklets including his legacy work, Oneness Embraced, as well as his vision work, The Kingdom Agenda. Some of his most recent books includes, Kingdom Man, A Moment For Your Soul, Marriage Matters, and Victory in Spiritual Warfare.



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