Deeper Life #164

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

—Proverbs 14:14

THE BACKSLIDDEN CONDITION IS TWOFOLD—IT is forsaking God and taking up with something else.

Remember Peter. Peter was a man loyal-hearted and true to Jesus, but grossly ignorant about what he was capable of, in the way of sin. Quite loyal but quite ignorant, he got into difficult circumstances and trying crises. Suddenly, to his amazement, he found that he was capable of evil that horrified him.

Satan is after you. He wants to entice you away from Christ. Beware of his allurements.

Prayer Thought: Heavenly Father, may I never forget my human weakness and vulnerability.

SUGGESTED READING: Proverbs 14:9–14