Sometimes, people get confused about what it really means to follow God by giving our lives to Jesus Christ. Some believe that once they’re saved, they don’t need to do anything else. They don’t think they need to follow God’s Word or live by the example of our Lord and Savior. They think it’s okay to live like the world and do whatever they like, but this is not true.
In Revelation 3:15-16 (NLT), God says, “I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” This means that it’s better to either have a real relationship with God or not be saved at all than to be in the middle—saved but not living how God calls us to live.
1 Peter 2:21 (NLT) tells us, “For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.” Jesus lived a life of goodness, love, and service to others, even while suffering. His life is the blueprint that God wants us to follow. This is not hard or boring. It is a privilege to follow Christ and love people the way that he did.
Imagine if you had a friend who said they were saved, but you never saw them pray, read their Bible, or talk about God. Instead, they’re always on social media, partying, and doing things that don’t reflect God’s love. That’s an example of a lukewarm Christian. They’re saved, but their actions show that they’re not fully devoted to God.
This helps us see the difference between a Christian who is truly living for God and one who is only following God when it’s convenient. 2 Corinthians 13:5 (NLT) tells us to “Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine.” In this verse, God tells us to take a moment to honestly look at our own lives. We need to see if we are living fully for God or if we are just going through the motions. If we are just going through the motions, we should know that our wonderful Heavenly Father deserves way more than that. Let’s strive to be on fire for God, living out our faith with passion, devotion, and obedience.
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“Lukewarm Christians”, written for aheartforchristdevotions@blogspot.com by Kraiapril©2025. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord!
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