The Sin of “In-Sliding”
The Bible warns against the sin of backsliding (1 Corinthians 10:12). Jeremiah often used “backsliding” to describe the unfaithful descent of Israel and Judah into idolatry and immorality (Jeremiah 3:6, 8, 11-14, 22; 8:5; 31:22; 49:4). Israel’s backsliding angered the Lord (cp. Isaiah 57:17). Yet, God was ready to forgive the backslider who presented himself […]