Thursday, August 23, 2018

BACKSLIDING



"The symptoms of spiritual decline," says Dr. Payson, "are like those which attend the decline of bodily health. It generally commences with the loss of appetite & disrelish for wholesome food, prayer, reading the Scriptures & devotional books. Whenever you perceive these symptoms be alarmed! Your spiritual health is in danger. Apply immediately to the Great Physician for a cure." 

- Gospel Herald (moreillustrations.com)

“Among the signs of backsliding are indifference to prayer and self-examination; trifling or unprofitable conversation; neglect of public worship; shunning the people of God; association with the world; thinking lightly of sin; neglect of the Bible; and often gross immorality.” - C. Buck.

“Demas has fallen in love with the present world and has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica…” – Paul (2 Tim 4:10 CEB)

Heb 10:38 (GNT): “My righteous people, however, will believe and live; but if any of them turns back, I will not be pleased with them.”

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