In Proverbs, the backsliders heart is
Filled with his own ways.
I know I should, but..
I know I should not, but...
When Israel made choices based on
Beliefs other than God's ways,
The prophets described their
Lack of faith in God as backsliding.
In Jeremiah, their backsliding increased.
In Psalms, they turned back and tempted God.
In Revelations, they left their first love.
In Jeremiah, The Lord said he would
Destroy those who went backward and
Did not return from their ways.
God forgives the Christian backslider who repents
But backsliding still results in withdrawn blessings
It takes no effort to slide backward
Here am I, Lord. Push me forward!
mtc 2004
