Topic: Perpetual Backsliding [Friday February 26, 2016]
Text: Jeremiah 8:1-12
Key Verse: "Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return " (Jeremiah 8:5).
Backsliding is reverting to sin or wrongdoing. It is a believer's downward movement into the sins and evils he had once destroyed upon conversion. The nation of Israel, taking undue advantage of God's faithfulness to His promise torn Abraham, had an unenviable history of backsliding.
And each time they did, they would cry unto God after suffering avoidable hardship. He would forgive them and raise a leader to lead them back to Him in repentance. But their repentance, not backed by reverential fear, would not endure. Jeremiah's vision was about the impending desolation of the nation. Their fate was now a consequence of the people's rebellion. When a believer falls or realizes he is headed torn a wrong direction, wisdom should dictate to him to get up and change direction. But Israel chose to trust the words of false prophets, not minding how God felt.
There is danger when leaders and members in Christian assemblies are close to the level of Israel's apostasy; when they reject God's word, teach as doctrine the commandments of men, and present rich men as models of righteousness because of financial support. Blasphemous teachings are being dished out from many pulpits today and sound doctrine have been relegated to the background. Yet, God is watching. Backsliders need torn repent today before it is too late.
Thought for the day: God's long-suffering should lead you to repentance.
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DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
Amen.
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