The last thing we should want to do as Christians is
backslide. Let’s look at some things we can do to prevent this from happening:
We need to let God say something to us every
day—through His written word, of course (Acts 17:11; Psalms 1:1-2; 1 Pet.
2:1-2). Do you know any backsliders who made Bible reading a part of their
daily lives?
We need to say something to God every day—PRAY (1
Thess. 5:17; Heb. 2:18; 4:14-16). What are the chances of someone
backsliding, if they are constantly asking God to help them grow
spiritually? (Col. 1:9-12).
We need to say something for God every day (1 Pet.
3:15; Gal. 6:1; Jam. 5:19-20). This may come in the form of inviting
someone to services, asking someone to study with us, teaching our
children, encouraging a brother or sister in Christ, commending someone
for a job well done, admonishing someone who has already backslidden, etc.
The more we speak up for Christ, the less likely we are to ever forsake
Him.
We need to do something for God every day (Matt.
5:13-16; 10:42; 1 Cor. 15:58; Gal. 6:10). We can visit the sick, send a
card to someone in need, have a family over for a meal, send a tract to
someone, send a tape to someone, turn in a name for a Bible correspondence
course, etc.