--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: REV3.15 I know thy works, that thou art…" description: "\"“REV3.15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. REV3.16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither co..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb6/anonymous-1_thou-art_rev3-15-i-know-thy-works-that-thou-art-n_1122990.jpg" --- # REV3.15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor… ![“REV3.15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. REV3.16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb6/anonymous-1_thou-art_rev3-15-i-know-thy-works-that-thou-art-n_1122990.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb6/anonymous-1_thou-art_rev3-15-i-know-thy-works-that-thou-art-n_1122990.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb6/anonymous-1_thou-art_rev3-15-i-know-thy-works-that-thou-art-n_1122990.jpg) > ““REV3.15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. REV3.16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker condemns indecisiveness and lack of commitment, urging a clear stance rather than a half‑hearted position. **In simple terms:** Being indecisive is unacceptable; choose a side. Key Takeaway Commit fully or change. Themes commitment integrity spirituality Mood serious reflective Type biblical admonitory When to use this quote - personal decisions - leadership - relationships - political positions - spiritual practice Key Concepts Moral clarity binary choice faithfulness Questions to Reflect On - Do you tend to stay lukewarm in important matters? - What would a decisive stance look like for you? 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