The passivity and apathy are a result of becoming CarnalMinded, placing value on temporal rather than spiritual things.

Note that such as depart from their FirstLove are wretched. They are frustrated that their prayers go unanswered, that they suffer just like the unbeliever.

The gold that the next verse speaks about is the HolySpirit of Christ Jesus -> who heals us, -> who provides for us, -> who empowers us to do the work of Christ.