Are You Lukewarm?

Introduction:

How would you describe yourself as a follower of Jesus Christ? Are you dedicated, committed, zealous? Or would lukewarm, mediocre, half-hearted better describe you? What does lukewarm look like? Francis Chan in the book Crazy Love would say those that are lukewarm look like this.

I. Attend Church Services Somewhat Regularly

The reason is not because they want to gather with those of like precious faith and worship Jehovah God. But it is because they believe it is expected of them. (Matthew 15:7-9)

II. Give A Little in the Offering

They give some as long as it doesn’t decrease their standard of living or keep them from buying things they want. (I Chronicles 21:24, Luke 21:1-4)

III. Choose What Is Popular Over What Is Right

Lukewarm people are more concerned about what people think than what God thinks. (Luke 6:26, Revelation 3:1, Matthew 23:5-7)

IV. Rarely Try to Teach Someone the Gospel

They seldom share with friends, neighbors, family, or co-workers what they believe and why they believe it. They do not ask others to come to church with them or hand them pamphlets, tracts, DVD’s. . .

V. Compare Themselves to Others

They gauge their “goodness” by comparing themselves with those in the world. They feel satisfied that they are not nearly as bad as some people. (Luke 18:9-11)

VI. Allow God to Be Only A Part of Their Lives

They give Jesus control over part of their time, part of their money, part of their feelings. But they give only part. (Luke 9:57-62)

They believe total devotion is only for missionaries, preachers, and Bible professors. It is not for the average person. (Matthew 22:37-38) VII. Think More about Earth than Heaven

Their thoughts are focused on the here and now, not about eternity in heaven. (Philippians 3:18-20, Colossians 3:1-2)

Conclusion:

Does any of this sound familiar or strike home? You should do what Christ told the church in Laodicea, “Therefore be zealous and repent.” (Revelation 3:19)

Bobby Stafford January 11, 2015