BACKSLIDING: DEVELOP YOUR STAYING POWER

 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10: 12-13       

“Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall”

1 Corinthians 10: 12-13 

God raised up the Prophet Jeremiah at a time when Israel and Judah were about to be taken captive in Babylon. He used Jeremiah to show the people of Israel the backslidden state of their hearts.

The book of Jeremiah gives several vivid descriptions of the backslidden state. Jeremiah, also known as the “weeping prophet”. He was often at “war” with the people of Israel, constantly warning them to repent and change from their wicked ways. The weeping prophet was concerned about the wayward attitude of his people. He repeatedly urged them, “Turn away from your wicked ways. Stop doing evil! Repent and come back to God.” He attempted to show them in many different ways what it meant to backslide. Yet the people of Israel and Judah refused to change.

….in our Christian walk, there are no signboards to warn you that you are backsliding. There is no sign that says, HELL AND DESTRUCTION- 200 METRES AHEAD. There is simply no such sign! Backsliding happens gradually until you are drawn somewhere you never expected to be. Gradually but certainly, you SLIDE there.

Backsliding is real and can be analyzed by studying the different forms of backsliding described by Jeremiah. The prophet used real-life situations to describe this very common spiritual phenomenon. It is a common occurrence in the Christian world.

The Bible says

“ … for many be called, but few chosen”

Mathew 20:16

In other words, many start out with Christ but many still fall away. The Bible also says,

“….he that endureth TO THE END shall be saved.”

Mathew 10: 22

Many who come to Christ, fall away later. EVEN YOU CAN BACKSLIDE!

Some people may scorn at this topic and say “ I can't see myself backsliding.” This very attitude shows that you are prone to backsliding. The Bible cautions  

 “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall”

1 Corinthians 10: 12-13   

This quiet time series will help you develop staying power for the Christian race. The more you know, the safer you will be- and the more staying power you will have.

The bible says,

“……. For we are not ignorant of his devices.”

2 Corinthians 2: 11

Credits: Excerpts from

Backsliding: Develop staying power

Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

Comments

  1. Mercy20 November 2023 at 04:10

    O God give the grace and help me to have the staying power in Jesus name.

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  2. Beryl20 November 2023 at 04:15

    Backsliding is gradual and is like traveling on a road with no signs. Father give me the power to stay on course in my salvation

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  3. Irene20 November 2023 at 08:57

    "Even you can backslide!" This is real as a Christian we think it is for those outside church, we are informed it has no signs. O God grace me as l walk along in Jesus mighty name.

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  4. Otsieni cornér20 November 2023 at 10:29

    I should not think I cannot backslide, that very same attitude will cause me to backslide. Oh Lord, I pray for the grace & help me have a staying power in Jesus mighty name

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