Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church

Introduction:

Backsliding begins with indifference because indifference destroys dedication. The attitude of “do just enough to get by” has hurt God’s work more than one may realize. The people in this church were living indifferent Christian lives.

vv. 14-15) The Church:

Place:

[14] Person:

[15] Problem:

vv. 16-17) The Complaints:

[16] Sickness:

[17] Satisfaction:

“I am rich:”

“I have become wealthy:”

“I have need of nothing:”

vv.18-19) The Counsel:

[18] Counsel:

“Buy of me gold refined in the fire:”

“Buy from me white garments:”

“Anoint your eyes:”

“Be zealous and repent:”

[19] Chastening:

v. 20) The Christ:

Person:

Place:

Pleasure:

vv. 21-22) The Compensation:

[21] Overcoming:

[22] Open:

Christ has no need for indifferent workers. The only cure for indifference is dedication. The Laodicean church members had this dedication, but became indifferent. If we loses God’s touch upon our lives, we will inevitably have a negative impact upon others—leading them astray.