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Laodicea Water Aquaduct (3.14-16)

"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other. So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I am about to spit you out of my mouth." (Revelation 3.14-16)

Laodicea Aquaduct At one time, a six-mile long Laodicea water aquaduct (See photo of the still existing Laodicean water aqueduct to the right) was built to bring water to the city from the hot springs. But by the time the water reached the city, it was neither hot enough for a bath nor cool enough to drink, just lukewarm! It was neither healing nor refreshing!

The church also had become as bland as the tepid water that entered it. Therefore Jesus says in Revelation, "I am about to spit you out of my mouth."

Black wool Laodicea was also a great center of clothing manufacture. The sheep which grazed round Laodicea were famous for their soft, violet-black, glossy wool. Laodicea mass-produced cheap outer garments. The words of the Risen Christ arise directly from the prosperity and the skill in which Laodicea took so much pride and which had in the minds of its citizens, and even of its Church, eliminated the need for God.

"Laodicea Water Aquaduct."

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