The pervasive Laodicean attitude within God's church is evident, and it is reasonable to acknowledge that many harbor strong Laodicean tendencies. As Laodiceans, if we fail to rouse ourselves to open the door to Christ at every opportunity, He will make a final attempt to rescue us through the fire of tribulation. Christ expects His future bride, the one He will spend eternity with, to love Him with as much zeal and passion as He loves us, having suffered torture and crucifixion so we could be His Bride. To gauge the extent of Laodiceanism within us, a simple daily test can be performed by assessing how much time is spent communicating with God and Christ, and how often They are absent from our thoughts. If we find ourselves lacking, the remedy is to repent and zealously build that relationship by increasing our contact with Them. There are numerous opportunities throughout the day for self-examination and for walking and talking with God, demonstrating our desire to build the relationship by opening the door to Their presence at every chance. Responding to the call to pray without ceasing serves as the antidote to our Laodicean tendencies, illustrating the relationship necessary to escape the Tribulation and spend eternity at Christ's side.

Laodiceanism represents a dangerous spiritual condition, marked by complacency and self-deception, which diverts attention from seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. It is a subtle form of idolatry, where individuals evaluate themselves as rich and in need of nothing, effectively lifting themselves to the place of God and believing they require no further pursuit of Him. This poor self-analysis leads to a passive approach to faith, where one merely floats with the current, unaware of spiritual regression, ultimately causing Jesus Christ to reject them from being part of His body. The Laodicean's judgment is radically altered by material prosperity, deceiving them into thinking that such wealth proves God's approval of their conduct and attitudes. This carnal thinking mirrors the errors described in historical contexts, where numerical increase or material success is mistaken for spiritual growth, ignoring the non-material intangibles of true faith. Unlike the Philadelphian, who loves God and others, the Laodicean focuses on self, serving personal interests rather than the Lord Christ, evident in how they spend their time. Spiritually, Laodiceanism is akin to being settled on one's lees, reflecting a leisurely, casual approach to life that hardens into moral indifference and tolerance of a lack of spiritual drive. This state blinds individuals to their true spiritual condition, leading to a practical atheism where they act as though God is not governing or judging, giving themselves over to personal pleasures. A Laodicean straddles the fence, possessing saving knowledge of God but remaining attached to the world, deceived into believing they have the best of both worlds. This condition also reveals a failure to prepare, as holiness and a relationship with God are non-transferable and cannot be borrowed. The Laodicean's faith becomes perfunctory, marked by mere motions in daily life and private times, much like historical examples of superficial religiosity. Unless the Laodicean repents, they reject the Kingdom of God daily through their choices, despite any surface desire for it. God calls for zeal and repentance, emphasizing that loyalty cannot be divided between Christ and the world, and that seeking God, His Kingdom, and His righteousness must be the undivided priority to become one with Him.

Laodiceanism, as a subtle form of worldliness, emerges from an environment that fosters complacency and self-satisfaction, creating a perfect matrix for its development. This attitude, prevalent in the church at the end-time, mirrors the external world's characteristics, where individuals bring worldly influences into their spiritual lives. Living in Israelitish nations, surrounded by a Babylonish system largely shaped by satan, provides the ideal setting for Laodiceanism to thrive, making it crucial to understand its origin, nature, and consequences. Laodiceanism does not typically manifest as overt commandment-breaking but rather as a careless inattention to spiritual responsibilities, leading to an abused relationship with God. The Laodicean struggles to maintain focus on spiritual matters, often distracted by the world's alluring beauty, resulting in a compromised use of time and diminished connection with Christ. This lack of attention, evident in ineffective prayer, limited Bible study, and minimal meditation, causes the relationship with Him to deteriorate, even if not marked by blatant sin. The historical context of Laodicea, a wealthy city on major trade routes, known for black wool, medical industries, and banking, yet vulnerable due to a poor water supply, shaped an attitude of compromise and appeasement. The Laodiceans often used wealth to avoid conflict, a trait reflected in the spiritual lukewarmness Christ condemns. He introduces Himself as the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, contrasting sharply with the Laodicean tendency to compromise righteous principles for peace and comfort, highlighting their failure to be faithful to their relationship with Him. Christ's evaluation of the Laodicean church reveals a state of lukewarmness, lacking ardor, enthusiasm, or conviction, offering no spiritual refreshment or value. Unlike Sardis, which was spiritually dead, the Laodiceans are alive but their works are equally incomplete, showing no passion or heat in their relationship with Christ. This complacency and indifference, hidden from casual observers, reside in the heart, drawing from worldly intangibles rather than the Spirit of God, failing to see the beauty and potential in their divine connection. Material wealth often deceives Laodiceans into believing that their blessings indicate God's approval of their spiritual state, leading to a compromise between worldliness and righteousness, thinking they gain the best of both worlds. However, Christ finds this attitude of peace at any cost distasteful, revealing their ignorance of their true spiritual condition. Their self-evaluation contrasts starkly with His judgment, focusing on material gains while neglecting spiritual growth, demonstrating a heart centered on worldly beauty without a corresponding love for righteousness. The danger of Laodiceanism is amplified by the subtle perversity of wealth, which can cool devotion to God, foster pride, and drive a pursuit of materialism while avoiding discomfort. This mirrors the characteristics of Babylon and is evident in the Laodicean's self-assessment of being rich and in need of nothing, even God, believing no change is necessary. Such an attitude, dominant in the church just before Christ's return, poses a significant risk, as material status is not an indicator of divine approval but may serve as a test to see if attention will turn away from Him. Each individual must take responsibility to resist the world's impact and avoid falling into this pervasive spiritual state.