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6 Ways to Prevent Backsliding

  • Barbara Latta Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
  • Updated Feb 06, 2024

Romans chapter one tells us how God’s existence and power are evident in His creation, so there is no excuse for not believing and trusting Him.

For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools (Romans 1:21-22 NIV)

These verses give us some clues about what can cause individuals to drift away from the Lord.

They didn’t glorify God.

They didn’t give thanks to God.

Their thoughts were futile.

Their hearts were foolish and dark.

They claimed false beliefs were wise.

The example of those who let their hearts become hardened by the world can show us six ways to prevent backsliding.

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barbara latta profile pictureBarbara Latta lived as an Arkansas girl until she wed her sweetheart. She never dreamed she would reside in seven states and visit eight countries in this marriage adventure with finally settling in Georgia in 1993. Riding on the back of her husband’s Harley inspired her book, God’s Maps, Stories of Inspiration and Direction for Motorcycle Riders. Some rides take them to historic and scenic sites combined with stops at antique and flea markets. Barbara and her husband enjoy life with two sons, one daughter-in-love, and an energetic granddaughter who frequently gets her hands messy in paints, clay, and other art projects. Barbara writes articles for online sites and anthologies, and about living in our identity in Christ at www.barbaralatta.com. 

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