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.

Amos exposes a deep complacency among the Israelites, a condition mirrored in the spiritual state known as Laodiceanism. This attitude reflects a dangerous self-satisfaction and reliance on past privileges rather than a present commitment to God. The Israelites, much like some in the church at the end time, believed their status guaranteed God's favor, ignoring their spiritual health and moral decay. God warns through Revelation 3:14-22 that such complacency in the Laodiceans, who feel spiritually complete and lack nothing, provokes His severe judgment, ready to reject them for their failure to align with His will. This self-centeredness, evident in both ancient Israel and later in the church, prioritizes personal gain over obedience and service to others, leading to a neglect of true righteousness. God emphasizes that taking His grace for granted and abusing the privileges of His calling can lead to dire consequences, as He will not accept those who fail to grow in holiness. The Laodicean mindset, characterized by selfishness and a focus on material prosperity as a sign of divine approval, produces a society that values form over substance and tolerance over righteousness, a warning for all to remain vigilant and truly seek God.

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.

Laodiceanism, as a spiritual condition, reflects a profound self-centeredness and worldliness that infiltrates the church from the surrounding culture. It is a subtle form of idolatry, where a Christian, though part of God's church, turns inward, prioritizing personal interests over spiritual obligations. This attitude manifests as spiritual complacency, apathy, and indifference, rendering the Laodicean useless to Christ, much like lukewarm water that neither refreshes nor cleanses. Christ finds this state so distasteful that He declares He will spew them out of His mouth, highlighting their failure as faithful and true witnesses. The hallmarks of Laodiceanism mirror the characteristics of Babylon—pride, self-glorification, reliance on wealth, and avoidance of suffering. These traits, absorbed from the world, lead to a skewed sense of balance where the Laodicean believes he is spiritually sound while remaining blind to his true poverty, wretchedness, and nakedness. This blindness prevents discernment between right and wrong, resulting in poor judgment and a lack of spiritual vigor in pursuing holiness or maintaining a vibrant relationship with God. Despite often being vigorous in worldly pursuits, the Laodicean lacks enthusiasm for godly priorities such as prayer, study, or loving brethren. This misplacement of energy towards carnal goals rather than spiritual growth incurs God's condemnation. Christ judges the Laodicean harshly for this internal attitude of self-sufficiency, warning that wealth and success can distract from true spiritual riches. The Laodicean's heart is lifted up by material prosperity, leading to a false sense of security and a diminished relationship with God. In the end times, Laodiceanism dominates the church due to the alluring spiritual charm of Babylon, which distracts even those who should detect it. Church members bring worldly ways into the body, remaining blind to their own state. Christ offers a chance for repentance through trials, urging the Laodicean to seek spiritual riches, to cover his nakedness with righteousness, and to gain sight through God's Spirit. Without a corresponding love of righteousness to balance the attraction to worldly beauty, the Laodicean risks falling into spiritual disaster, unable to prioritize correctly or remain alert to the signs of the times.

God warns of a dire spiritual condition akin to Laodiceanism, a state of complacency and self-deception among His people, as seen in the warnings to modern Israel. This condition mirrors the lukewarm attitude described in Revelation 3:17, where the people are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked, yet believe they are blessed due to their material wealth. They perceive themselves as following God's way, but their religion deceives them by failing to teach His truth. God holds them responsible, as the truth is available, and He views their actions as a personal rejection of Him and His Word. This Laodicean mindset leads to a profound spiritual famine, where the Word of God becomes scarce during times of great need. In their complacency, the people stagger in panic, desperately seeking what they once regarded lightly—God, the Bible, and His truth—but they cannot find it. This vulnerability makes them susceptible to false religions, a trend already evident in modern Israel with the rise of New Age, mystical, and Eastern beliefs, as well as ecumenical movements. God uses the imagery of a plumb line and fire to test His people against His standard, revealing whether they truly exhibit His characteristics. To the Laodicean church, He applies fire as a test of their spiritual growth, urging them to grow to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. If they rely solely on grace without law, or law without grace, they will not measure up to His standard. This testing is crucial to prevent sinking into the pride and complacency that separate them from Him. Ultimately, God prophesies to motivate His people to cling to Him and His Word now, even using fear of calamity to drive them toward repentance. He desires that they see beyond their Laodicean self-satisfaction to recognize His hand in events, understanding that He brings crises to pass, controls them, and sets their limits to fulfill His purpose in their lives.