(Image Source: Wikimedia Commons ) If the simple folk live in a lukewarm state, the situation is regrettable. They hurt themselves, but a remedy is possible. If, however, it is the teachers who are lukewarm, then the Lord’s warning must be considered: “Woe to him by whom they come!” Great harm can come from their lukewarmness, because it will easily spread to others and dampen their spiritual fervor. St John of the Cross
“The truth hurts sometimes. If we are going to be taught by God, the fisherman, we first need to be captured by Him. And His hook is going to have a bite. Of course, it's going to hurt.” - Father Donald Calloway, MIC