EP 1: Realizing that I was a Lukewarm Christian

Join me, Shanika on this very controversial topic about being a lukewarm Christian and some of the ways that I realized that I fell into that. The moment that I realized that I was a Lukewarm Christian changed EVERYTHING for me in the recent months. What is a Lukewarm Christian? 👉🏾 someone who is neither hot nor cold, according to Revelation 3: 15-16. I really go all the way there in FULL transparency on how I wasn’t really all the way for Christ as much as I thought I was. I found myself dabbling into other things for comfort, compromising His ways for my own desires/ambitions, fearing man over God, occasionally reading the Bible, seeking more “word” from preachers/prophets, not standing on what the Bible said making excuses for worldly views, going after my dreams my way, MORE. So often, we look at being lukewarm as JUST being halfway in the world in Christianity, BUT what if being lukewarm also meant……. You do NOTHING with your faith [just going to church, reading your Bible, doing “good” deeds, but no edifying of others, sharing the gospel, helping those in need, loving your neighbor, etc). You focus more on physical needs/things more than spiritual things. You don’t build your character or allow God to use the negative experiences sufferings to shape you into being more like Christ——instead you lean into your comforts. And so many other layers! 🙌🏾 Other topics you’ll hear in this episode: -The dangers of Pride -Transformative journey -Discipleship -Emotional turbulence -Character building -Love -Faith -Adversity -Unwavering faith -Therapy -Repentance -Spiritual growth -Purpose vs. Calling -Understanding God’s will -Authenticity -Humility SO much I’ve learned SO much to unpack. “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out My mouth”. — Revelation 3: 15-16 ➕ I pray that my honesty helps someone else who was in the same position as I was. Connect with Me: @orchidsnsweettea_ Website: My Amazon Storefront: Candles [The 125 Collection]: All Links Recipes: This episode is edited and produced by Brooklyn’s Sweet Tea Productions [IG: ]