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I once heard a preacher say, "The Bible never says anything about backsliding." That man doesn't know his Bible! The Scriptures speak much about backsliding, because it is a very serious matter — with very severe consequences!

In reading the history of Israel and Judah, we see one generation after another backsliding against the Lord. God told Hosea, "My people are bent to backsliding from me..." (Hosea 11:7). In Hebrew, the meaning is, "My people are in the habit of turning their backs and withdrawing from me. They've always had this tendency!"

And Jeremiah's frequent heart-cry was: "Turn, O backsliding children, saith the Lord; for I am married to you..." (Jeremiah 3:14). "O Lord...our iniquities testify against us...for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee" (14:7). "(Jerusalem's) transgressions are many, and their backslidings are increased" (5:6).

The term backsliding means, simply, "turning one's back on God." Ironically, God's people backslid mostly after times of great blessing and prosperity. Often, when God poured out incredible mercies on Israel, the people soon turned away from him.

"How shall I pardon thee for this? Thy children have forsaken me, and sworn by them that are no gods; when I had fed them to the full, they then committed adultery...The house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me, saith the Lord" (verses 7, 11). The Lord is saying here, "I blessed them, I favored them. And now they've turned their backs on me!"

In this passage, Jeremiah describes exactly who a backslider is. First, a backslider is someone who once enjoyed the blessings and favor of God. He walked before the Lord with a devoted, humble, kind heart. He loved praying and digging into God's word. He vowed, "I will serve the Lord always, with all my heart." And for a while he did seek the Lord faithfully. He forsook his wicked ways and delighted in the fellowship he found with other saints in God's house.

But then something began to draw this believer's heart away from the Lord. He no longer had genuine love. Instead, rebellion crept in. Soon he lost both the love and fear of God. He no longer trembled in the Lord's presence. His heart slowly grew cold.

"I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me?" (verse 21). The Lord is saying, "How could you have turned away from me, when I planted you and tried to establish you? Yet, you turned and walked away!"

About David Wilkerson

David Wilkerson was the Founding Pastor of Times Square Church in New York City. He was called to New York in 1958 to minister to gang members and drug addicts, as told in the best-selling book, The Cross and the Switchblade.

In 1987, David Wilkerson returned to "the crossroads of the world" to establish Times Square Church. As a pastor of the church, he faithfully led this congregation, delivering powerful biblical messages that encourage righteous living and complete reliance on God.

David Wilkerson had a strong burden to encourage and strengthen pastors throughout the world. From 1999 to 2008, he traveled around the globe holding conferences for Christian ministers.

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[felicidadnagata]

I was backslidden before but I thank God because when I prayed one night.I felt his Spirit.After that until now he is using me in evangelism.

[Reefahholic]

Before I was afflicted I went astray…just like David. I’ve been a dumb dog and have learned the hard way many times. Now I keep thy Word!

[ranjithvernon]

Thank you for posting this sermon 🙏. Backsliding usually starts with lack of prayer life and Bible reading. Sin slowly starts to creep in. Lord Jesus please help us to walk in victory over sin ❤️🙏.
Joshua 1:8 (KJV) says "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success."

[sarahanne]

This sermon truly convicted me. I never thought i would have fallen back into sin, but here i am. I allowed myself to be manipulated and mislead, but ultimately it falls on me. Grateful to hear this word although it wasnt easy to accept. I will overcome temptation by Gods graciousness. With Jesus in your heart, there is NOTHING that you cant defeat.

[ricalovesjesus]

I backslid. I’ve been in spiritual warfare for months now trying to get back to the Lord. Praying and fasting. The Lord has been delivering me but just Don’t backslide it’s not worth it. It’s spiritually draining and I’ve been feeling like I’ve been fighting for my soul. Just walk with YHWH continually, this world has nothing to offer you. YHWH is everything in the name of Yeshua. Repent, everyday. May the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

[Reefahholic]

Oh Lord…Holy Spirit…plz never let me backslide again. Our flesh is so weak and ignorant. Let us continue on the straight path in prayer always. Amen. 🙏🏼

[Ciara]

I have backslidden
Whatever the reasons I am going through
No excuse
No one can judge or even know how much I love Jesus
The only person I hurt and abuse is myself
I pray Jesus comes and rescues me from this drug addiction I’ve fallen into to escape from trauma
❤️🙏🏻🇬🇧

[margaretkuriah]

God i thank you, You reached me in my despair n sin and pulled me right back to Yourself. I thank you again Father for loving me.

I backslid, brought your name into dishonour and disrepute.
Forgive me dear Lord. Do not cast me away from your presence. Do not take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation.
In Jesus name

[kevinclint]

ONLY JESUS CHRIST SAVES, …………AMEN TO THAT ❤

[jao]

I will be at church worshiping my Lord and Savior I will have to watch this later on thank you for posting! God bless you all

[CAsnowman]

I have backslidden horribly, and I prayed and asked God if it’s too late because I felt absolutely condemned and heard a “YES” as in its too late in my head, yet I still have some hope that he is breaking me completely over what I’ve done to bring me back up so that I’ll never do this again. I’m just still scared because idk if it was my own anxious heart and mind speaking to me when I asked God or if it was really Him, because if it was really Him I know He doesn’t lie. I’ve backslidden in an extreme way and rejected the correction he’s tried to give me by ignoring it thinking I can always repent later which is a lie from the enemy straight up. Please pray for me I am utterly terrified.

[kevinclint]

JESUS CHRIST IS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, ………THE ONLY TRUTH, ………THE ONLY WAY, ………AND DEFINITLY THE ONLY TRUE LIFE THERE IS, ……….. THE ONLY DOOR TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, ……….. AMEN TO THAT ❤

[New_Identity_in_Christ]

This is very true every word! I can testify to this unfortunately. I went to a church God warned me from not to go in 2018. I followed my own evil desires and was enticed by this. Great storm began. Praise The Lord He saved me!!

[ivebeenredeemed]

I've not been reading my Bible, or praying for the past couple weeks. Watching the world events, and I feel this message is for me this morning. Praise the Lord. God no matter what, I cannot swerve from Your goodness and mercy. I will be in my Bible again today. Oh and I've been smoking cigarettes again lately. 12.13.22

[carlzak]

I Judge mine own self O Father God!! Yes and Amen!

[eunibakana]

Amen Thank You LORD God bless you l need to testify 🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥♥️🙏

[haroldsmith]

Thank you Ahava for posting. When is the last time you were in a meeting and the speaker made a call for " BACKSLIDERS " and especially with such compassion and authority. We need an outpouring of the Lord's Holy spirit and early church power.

[queenbee]

PRAISE GOD 👏 FOR HIS POWER, AND PRECIOUS WORD!❤

[johndickerson]

I heard this a just the right time, thank you Lord!

[patriciamichael]

I can feel the pain pastor has in his heart for his people and for his pastor who went backsliding.