I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. —Revelation 3:14-15
Jesus said that society would be permissive before He returns, just as in the days of Noah. The world in which we live is flooded in immorality unlike anything we’ve seen in centuries. Society has become wildly hedonistic and vile. Many believe that what we are seeing is human nature running rampant without the interference from and reliance on God. One reason the conditions of the world have gotten so bad is because Christians have become complacent. We would rather sit by and watch the demise of our fellow man than get our hands dirty or risk upsetting them. This attitude is the complete opposite of what Jesus taught us. The church functions as the hands and feet of Christ, reaching out into the
world to do His work and minister to the world around us. We must remain enthusiastic and passionate if we wish to contribute properly to God
and save others. In Romans 12:11 it says, “Never be lacking in zeal, but
keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” Complacency also is dangerous, because we’re putting our personal comfort
above the will of God. Ministering may not always be easy or fun, but He never promised that it would be. The purpose that we serve is far greater than any of
our own emotions. Today, ask God how you can be zealous for Him. If you feel compelled to reach
out and offer advice or to stand up for your faith, then do so. Do not sink into a
sea of complacency.
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