Lukewarmness

A wise Asian man in a movie once said: "Walk on road, hm? Walk left side, safe. Walk right side, safe. Walk middle, sooner or later get squish just like grape." 

In many instances, ESPECIALLY when it comes to religion, you have to pick a side. Hanging around in the middle not only doesn't accomplish anything for yourself, but it only makes things worse. This hanging around in the middle is known as lukewarmness.

This is a topic that really hits home, as a Luke myself. Lukewarmness is essentially settling for mediocrity. It's saying "I'm good right here" and not striving for anything more. As it pertains to the Church, lukewarmness is manifested in the baptized Christians who only go to Church on Christmas and Easter (CEOs as my pastor calls them). People who say they believe in God and Jesus as our Savior but don't really do anything about it-those are the lukewarm. And this is just as bad as atheism/agnosticsm.

Think of it this way. You're walking along a road. On one side of the road is a field where you are safe. On the other side is a cliff where obviously you could fall. But in the middle of the road are cars travelling seventy five miles per hour that are sure to squash you like a grape. On the field side you are definitely safe, on the cliff side you could still save yourself, but in the middle you are sure to be run over by an 18-wheeler that's absolutely hauling.

Even if you choose a different religion or no religion at all, at least you are thinking about it. At least you are trying to understand God and your faith. The worst thing you could do is not care, because then you are sure to suffer (and be on the news for a pretty horrific car accident).

In Rev. 3:16 Jesus talks about lukewarmness also. "So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth." 

Mr. Miyagi and Jesus are clearly on the same page. 
-Shoe