2nd Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
No longer do folks have to wait for priests, prelates and pastors to give their own private interpretation as took place during the dark ages, when the Bible was chained to monasteries and persons were told that only the clergy could understand the scripture. Those days are forever behind us and thus, whoever would take the time to search out the deep things of God could do so, and would be richly rewarded. Thus, Laodicea’s claim to be rich and increased with goods, do have some merit.
But as if these two claims were not serious enough Laodicea is plagued with a third problem, which is the most dangerous of the three, because the third claim is the the most detrimental to the soul, and if not urgently addressed, can render folks incapable of recognizing their dire need of Christ. In order for a person to appreciate, and appropriate that which Christ has done for the human family on Calvary, one would first have to understand why He had to do what He did, for it was the only option on the table, as far as salvation goes.
In other words, all the counsels and deliberations of The God-head, led to only one viable way to save us from ourselves, and that was to have Jesus come to earth, live a life of perfect righteousness, and then die for the sins of the world, through the shedding of His own blood.
Hebrews 9: 22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!