Beware the Bitterness of Backsliding
Serious (life-and-death) warnings about compromising.
Serious (life-and-death) warnings about compromising.
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<strong>Beware</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Bitterness</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Backsliding</strong><br />
Part 1<br />
The tug-o-war battle for our souls is intense. Have you<br />
sensed it? On which side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> soil are your feet?<br />
How firmly are <strong>the</strong>y planted? If we’re grounded in truth,<br />
faithful and obedient to God and His Word, we win. But<br />
if we place even one toe on enemy territory, we lose our<br />
footing.<br />
My experience with “losing my footing” was hell on<br />
earth, one I wish to spare everyone; and perhaps why<br />
you’re reading this, to prevent you from falling into one<br />
<strong>of</strong> Satan’s favorite snares – a romantic relationship<br />
designed by him. 1 Peter 5:8 says:<br />
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary<br />
<strong>the</strong> devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking<br />
whom he may devour.”<br />
He knows we <strong>of</strong>ten melt when “love” is pr<strong>of</strong>essed,<br />
forgetting that saying “I love you” is easy, but meaning it<br />
is rare.<br />
In too many cases lovesick sentimentalism<br />
takes <strong>the</strong> helm, and guides to certain ruin. …<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essed Christians, whose lives are marked<br />
with integrity, and who seem sensible upon<br />
every o<strong>the</strong>r subject, make fearful mistakes<br />
here. They manifest a set, determined will<br />
that reason cannot change. They become so<br />
fascinated with human feelings and impulses
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