Which church is described as the materialistic church among the seven churches of Asia Minor?

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In this set of messages to the seven churches, the focus is on spiritual condition rather than external success. Laodicea stands out for its wealth and self-sufficiency, described as rich and increased with goods, yet feeling no need for anything. That outward prosperity masks a deeper spiritual poverty, which is criticized as being lukewarm—neither hot nor cold in faith. The invitation to “buy gold tried in the fire,” white garments, and eye salve signals that true value isn’t found in material riches but in spiritual renewal and dependence on God. Because of this emphasis on wealth and complacency as the source of spiritual flatness, Laodicea is identified as the materialistic church. The other churches are described in terms of perseverance, persecution, or fidelity, not materialism, so they don’t fit this label.