No Room for Lukewarm Christianity
“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” — Matthew 16:24–25
I want to speak plainly to you today. We are living in a time where half-hearted Christianity will not stand. The world around us is darkening, and unless God brings about a great revival, we will continue to see the moral and spiritual decline of humanity. But here is the truth: judgment begins in the household of God(1 Peter 4:17). That means us.
Jesus Himself warned us in Revelation 3 that He will spit out the lukewarm. We cannot claim Christ with our lips while living indifferent, distracted, or divided lives. We are either for God or against Him (Matthew 12:30). There is no middle ground.
Every moment of our day is an opportunity to glorify God, to enjoy Him, to reflect His light in a world desperate for truth. This life is not about us, it’s about Him. This means we cannot relegate our faith to Sunday mornings or occasional Bible reading. Our faith must be all-encompassing, saturating how we think, feel, work, parent, speak, and live.
This is not a call to legalism, it is a call to life. Jesus said the narrow road is hard, but it leads to eternal joy (Matthew 7:13–14). Half-hearted devotion leaves us weary and restless, but full devotion to Christ brings freedom, peace, and power.
So let us rise up, women of God. Let us lay aside apathy and distraction. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:1–2). The days are urgent. The world needs to see the light of women who are fully surrendered to their Savior.
My prayer is that we would examine our heart, ask the Spirit to reveal where we’ve grown lukewarm, and recommit every part of our life to Him. May we be found faithful. May we be women marked by holy fire.
The Lukewarm Test
Ask yourself honestly before the Lord:
Do I find more joy and energy in entertainment, scrolling, or comfort than I do in God’s Word and prayer?
Am I more concerned about the approval of people than the approval of God?
Do I talk about Christ with others or do I keep silent out of fear or indifference?
When I sin, am I quick to confess and repent or do I excuse, hide, or ignore it?
Does my love for Jesus overflow into every part of my life, or is my faith compartmentalized?
Am I becoming more like Jesus or have I settled into being a spectator of the Christian life rather than a true disciple?
Am I following Him daily or mostly following myself, my comfort, and my preferences?
Do I worry more about money, security, relationships, or circumstances than I do about walking in obedient faith, trusting that whatever God chooses for my life is best?
Am I obeying His commands? Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). Even demons believed in God and recognized Jesus as the Messiah (James 2:19). The difference is that true Christians bear the fruit of obedience.
Do I treasure Christ above all else or are there idols (comfort, success, relationships, control, reputation) that secretly hold my heart’s affection?
Am I actively serving, giving, and dedicating my life to the church (the body of Christ) or am I a consumer, receiving without sacrificially investing?
Is prayer the lifeblood of my relationship with God or do I treat it as a last resort, rushing through it or neglecting it altogether?
Living Fully for Christ in the Midst of War
We are in a daily battle. The enemy would love nothing more than distracted, half-hearted believers. A quick devotional and then living the rest of the day as if God doesn’t exist is not enough. Our whole lives must be saturated with the gospel:
Start your day in surrender. Before your feet hit the floor, pray, “Lord, this day is Yours. Use me, shape me, and guard me. Help me see you and love you. Help me experience your love for me.”
Engage your mind continually. Let Scripture shape your thoughts throughout the day. Memorize key verses that confront your weak spots and repeat them when you feel temptation, fear, or apathy. Listen to worship music and Christian sermons/podcasts, read encouraging content. Fill your mind with the things of God and not the things of the world.
Fight through prayer. Don’t wait until you’re in trouble to pray. Pray in the car, while washing dishes, in meetings… turn ordinary moments into battleground prayers.
Live missionally. Every conversation, every decision, every task is an opportunity to glorify Christ. Ask, “How can I show Jesus here?”
End your day in reflection. Before sleep, ask, “Did I live for Christ today—or myself? Where do I need to repent and realign?”
This is war. And in war, no soldier takes a casual approach. Paul writes, “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil” (Ephesians 6:11).
We cannot afford lukewarm faith. We must be women who are armed, awake, and alive in Christ—every moment of every day.
