As with every church, Jesus knew the spiritual condition of Laodicea: “I know your works.” What kind of shape were they in? They were “neither cold nor hot.” Instead they were “lukewarm,” tepid, moderate. This text has been misinterpreted more often than not. Many believe what Jesus means is, “I would rather you be cold and in opposition to Me or hot and on fire for Me.” However, it is hardly conceivable that Jesus would say to His church, “Be cold and oppose
Revelation 3:15–16