Do not let anything hold you back from God and His forgiveness and grace. In time, sin will bring you pain. Also, do not let doubt or guilt hold you back, for He promises you:. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Pray to the Lord now.
After you have called upon the Lord and asked for His forgiveness, believe His promise to forgive you. He will surely cleanse you of your sins and restore you to fellowship with Him. Let His Spirit touch your heart and bring healing to your soul. If you hurt people while you were backslidden, then ask them for forgiveness. Seek healing and reconciliation of broken or injured relationships.
Learn from the mistakes you made that led to backsliding, and determine to not repeat those mistakes. Ask the Lord for wisdom in how to live faithfully as an overcomer. It can be disappointing or even heartbreaking when someone close to you backslides. But be encouraged and do not give up on him or her. First, intercede for the one you are concerned about. Be faithful to pray for him every day. Ask the Lord if you are to say something to the person, and if so, what you should say and how you should say it.
Always keep a loving and humble attitude toward the backslidden person. Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. Galatians There may be a time for tough love, but make sure that you are being led by the Lord and that you are not reacting out of your hurt, frustration, or anger.
Pay close attention to matters of the heart. When you delight in what you want over what God wants, or want things your way like Burger King rather than what God wants - you backslide. It all comes down to living for self and the flesh, or living for God.
Galatians 4: They zealously affect you, but not well, yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them.
Galatians But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. Into which law did Peter fall into? Was it unto "the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith" Matt ? Else, what does hypocrisy to do even with "tithe of mint and anise and cummin"?
No doubt this is true: 1 Timothy "Desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. The word Backslide is not used in the NT Church.
Now if that is what is meant by backsliding, then yes, Christians, as we see in Galatia did backslide or fall from the teachings of Grace by going back under Law for their life. Paul said Our Spirits do not need to be kept by the Law. Read Galatians There is no fellowship of His sufferings in Law Keeping. They want one foot in the world and one foot in the church. Won't work that way. Many other reasons. List too long.
God has a special place for the false prophet and there were and are many of those. Well, mostly the word of God through the prophets, and if these be false, all down the line will live a lie. Yet, not all is caused by the leaders like sin is not caused by temptation but by yielding to its urgings. They get caught up in man-made traditions instead of getting caught up in sharing truth. Some men perceive God to be passive My Lord delayeth and begin to beat their fellow servants.
Some grow cold during trials and some nor hot nor cold as if playing both fields just in case. Because we're prone to making mistakes and being human like everyone else in the world. I spent over 6 years seeking God, I put a lot of time, energy and effort into this. I wanted the kind of marriage relationship Jesus had with the Father. Jesus sensed the second his Father turned away from him, it was a very real and tangible presence.
I did sense this very few times at church, but that was it. I think many people backslide because of disappointments because God is so passive. I realized it is impossible to have this kind of relationship with God, so what is the point of being some religious freak who doesn't know God, abolutely nothing. I think because we often times dont have a strong Christian support network of friends who are also walking with God, and who will hold us accountable for our actions.
Everyone is so aloof Bumbed out Christians are leaving their Christian groups backsliding at a record rate because their Christian leaders are not fulfilling their responsibility in delivering the real "new covenant". Christian people who remove themselves from their Christian life style are generally dissatisfied, and unfulfilled.
Ministry is responsible, Jesus called a ministry that would deliver His "new covenant" to His people, so they could "enter in". Many of them walk according to the lusts of the flesh instead of according to the Holy Spirit. Matthew talks about the four seeds. Not every seed bears good fruit! The receiver's heart must be opened to the gospel. Many people are under generational curses that need to be broken by the blood of Jesus.
We are works in progress. He works in us both to will and to do according to His good pleasure! Because people have to have a maid up mind that what ever it takes they are going to live for God And some people are not willing to pay the price. Johnithon I understand what you are trying to state about "the church",I have noticed you are a bit hostile about it have you been hurt church members.
I have never stopped to think about this but I know the bible says it, and I do believe God's word, but just never thought how it could be worse. Without having to go into many books, if you can help me on this it sure would be great and I can check what you write. Bruce, if you know something on this can you help me on it? Thank you guys. Brother Jonathon, I totally agree with your answer to Bruce in that this people were inlighten and knew about Christ but were not true Christians.
I have read that also in Hebrews. Now, I have read that example three times as to the penalty been worse. Now I also have read that the penalty for the false Prophet is worse then others, my question is, and help me if you can on this, How can it be worse? Hell is bad already. Maybe a better way of putting the question is, comparing it to the rewards. Speaking from a 7 year backslide.. There was no real relation ship of honesty friendship in the large church. I came back to Christ this time never to walk away, for it is just for today.
With real Gods people. Bruce you need to remember this is a parable and in v36 37 40 43 The Lord Jesus is saying the faithful servant. By leading the flock astray with lies. He will be beaten and put with the unbelievers. For that is where his heart lies in the first place. Johathon, v36 "Ye yourselves like unto men We don't pray.
We take matters into our own hands and come up with clever little plans and make a big mess out of things. We need to call upon the Lord. We need to recognize our own weakness. This brings us to Peter's next step down. Following at a distance. In Luke we read, "But Peter followed at a distance.
In his defense, Peter was still following, but at a distance. It was half-hearted commitment. Have you ever watched a TV nature program where a lion was chasing after lunch in the form of a gazelle or a zebra?
He usually gets the straggler, the one that is separated from the rest. In the same way, the devil often grabs the stragglers, those who are following at a distance. Don't follow at a distance. Get as close as you possibly can. You can never be too close to Jesus. To Peter's credit, he got together with the other disciples after Jesus' crucifixion. Subscribe by email Receive every article in your inbox by subscribing below. Unsubscribe at any time. Search for Search.
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