Backsliding

Often we find tht someone tht is a strong Christian today but backslides later on.Backsliding simply means growing cold and losing interest in the Lord,the Bible,prayer,church attendance and witnessing,and turning toward theworld.Sometimes we ask the question :Who is the next person who will leave the Lord?and the usual answer is *drum roll..* "of course not me la!" 1 Cor 10:12 says : So, if you think you are standing firm, becareful that you do not fall. Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.We are all kept by the grace and strength of the Lord.He is able to keep us from falling.However, if we continuously refuse His grace and assistance, we will fall.

Causes of Backsliding
-failure to mantain quiet time
-failure to pray
-failure to attend church
-failure to obey the Holy Spirit
-failure to read the bible
-failure to walk in the light

The Results of Backsliding
There will be a loss of power, a loss of peace, a loss of joy and happiness.Murmuring and darkness will cloud the daily path.Backsliding will lead to the loss of many heavenly and spiritual rewards.

God's Invitation to Return
Jeremiah 3:22 "return, ye backsliding children and I willl heal your backslidings".

God's Promise Of Pardon for Backsliding
Hosea 14:4 "I will heal their backslidings, I will love them freely :for Mine anger is turned away from him".

Conclusion
The true Christian hates backsliding. Psalms 101:3 "I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes;I hate the work of them that turn aside."
Revelation 2:10 "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life"