Deepblue Posted May 23, 2009 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 34 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 365 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/27/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/03/1989 Share Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) What does the Lord say about lukewarm Christians? Revelation 3:16 - "So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth". What are the attributes of a lukewarm Christian? 1. Craving or valuing attention and acceptance from man over God. - Luke 6:26 - How terrible it will be for you when everyone says nice things about you, because that's the way their ancestors used to treat the false prophets!" 2. Rarely sharing their faith in Christ Matthew 28:19-20 - Therefore, as you go, disciple people in all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything that I've commanded you. And remember, I am with you each and every day until the end of the age." 3. Do whatever it takes to alleviate guilt 4. Think more about life on earth than eternity in heaven - Matthew 6:20-21 - But keep on storing up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal,because where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." 5. Gauge morality by comparing themselves with others Luke 18:11-13 -The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men Edited May 23, 2009 by Deepblue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believer1997 Posted May 23, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 66 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,363 Content Per Day: 1.12 Reputation: 119 Days Won: 9 Joined: 11/07/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted May 23, 2009 I think your outline aptly describes what I would think a luke-warm Christian is... sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted May 23, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.09 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted May 23, 2009 I hate to say it but I see myself in some of those;...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believer1997 Posted May 23, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 66 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,363 Content Per Day: 1.12 Reputation: 119 Days Won: 9 Joined: 11/07/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted May 23, 2009 I hate to say it but I see myself in some of those;...... Oh Horsefeathers!!! I do not see you in any of those!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted May 23, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.09 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted May 23, 2009 I hate to say it but I see myself in some of those;...... Oh Horsefeathers!!! I do not see you in any of those!!!! Well thanks, Kat2, I'm glad I don't look as bad to others as I do to myself. I've a long way to go..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believer1997 Posted May 23, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 66 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,363 Content Per Day: 1.12 Reputation: 119 Days Won: 9 Joined: 11/07/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted May 23, 2009 I hate to say it but I see myself in some of those;...... Oh Horsefeathers!!! I do not see you in any of those!!!! Well thanks, Kat2, I'm glad I don't look as bad to others as I do to myself. I've a long way to go..... I have learned through much pain... that we need to see ourselves as God sees us.... He Loves Us!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blien Posted May 23, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 346 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 3,050 Content Per Day: 0.50 Reputation: 46 Days Won: 3 Joined: 10/02/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/26/1982 Share Posted May 23, 2009 You know what.. anyone can use those same scriptures to make it say something they want to. I think this is rather misguided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepblue Posted May 23, 2009 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 34 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 365 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/27/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/03/1989 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 You know what.. anyone can use those same scriptures to make it say something they want to. I think this is rather misguided. Explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gauntlet Posted May 23, 2009 Group: Senior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 788 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 4 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/18/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/18/1979 Share Posted May 23, 2009 You know what.. anyone can use those same scriptures to make it say something they want to. I think this is rather misguided. I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepblue Posted May 24, 2009 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 34 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 365 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/27/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/03/1989 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 (edited) You guys should at least explain your points. You're just as good as not replying at all without doing so... Please tell me how the scriptures do not relate to what was posted please. Enlighten us. If you feel a message is misguiding someone, would you simply sit by and do nothing about it??? Edited May 24, 2009 by Deepblue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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