BIBLE DESCRIPTIONS OF BACKSLIDING (PART 4)

 Scripture: Jeremiah 2:24    

“ A Wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away…..?”

Jeremiah 2:23

Description 4: Becoming a Wild Ass

I prefer the Berkeley translation of this verse, which says:

“ Like a wild donkey accustomed to the wilderness, in the heat of her passion snuffing up the wind: in the time of her mating who can turn her lust away?

Jeremiah 2: 24 (New Berkely Version)

Many backsliders are like wild animals heated up with passion looking for a mate. The Amplified version puts it this way: No males seeking her need weary themselves; in her month they will find her seeking them. The Moffatt translation of the Bible elaborates further: “No male need trouble to search for her; all can find her at mating time.”

When you become a backsliding Christian, the Bible says you become prey to unbelievers. Unbelievers can easily lead you away to sin. Show me a backsliding Christian, and I’ll show you an easy prey for the devil and his cohorts.

Satan capitalizes on the fleshly passions of backsliders and has little problem finishing them off.

 

Credits: Excerpts from

Backsliding: Develop staying power

Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

Comments

  1. Irene24 November 2023 at 08:38

    Help me O Lord!!No one can turn you away once you've backslidden just like a wild ass in the time of her mating.

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  2. Nina orwa24 November 2023 at 08:45

    Many backsliders are like wild animals heated up with passion looking for a mate.

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  3. Vivian Atieno24 November 2023 at 09:43

    Oh lord give me the grace to grow my faith in you and remain in you in Jesus name amen 🙏

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