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NASB | Luke 6:46 ¶ "Why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 6:46 ¶ "Why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not practice what I tell you? |
Subject: what is back sliding |
Bible Note: Dear mslong46, You said "Backsliding is neglecting God and the things of God. It can be to a point where you could lose your salvation if you are not careful." In my experience as a christian I have often neglected God and the things of God. I must confess that if it were not for His grace, I certainly would have been cast out into the darkness. Thank God that I am not saved by deeds of righteousness that I perform! Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. I utterly despise my sinfulness and yet not a day goes by that I do not fall far short of perfection (A gross understatement). In fact...my righteousness is but filthy rags. I've come to realize that if I actually find that I have done anything pleasing to God, that it was not ME... but it was Christ in me. I spent many years trying to be a "good" christian. I failed. Today, I trust in Christ alone. He is my righteousness. God Bless, John Pilgrim |