Unbelief Leads To Backsliding
Saturday, August 30, 2025Key Verse
“Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God” (Hebrews 3:12).
Text — Hebrews 3:7-13
Message
Our text warns believers of the root cause of backsliding. Backsliding begins with unbelief in the heart of someone who was once fervent in the things of God. Unbelief brought about backsliding of the children of Israel after their deliverance from slavery and the mighty miracles the Lord performed before their eyes. They despised the great deliverance of God and began to recount the so-called comforts they had in Egypt and severally desired to return there. They murmured against God and Moses at every moment of their trying time, thereby provoking God.
The situation is still the same today as many youths are backsliding from the faith because of lack of faith in God’s unchanging promises. Many young people engage in examination malpractices because they do not believe that God can help them to excel in their examinations. Examine yourself and be sure there is no seed of unbelief in you. If you find such, repent and pray, “…Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief” (Mark 9:24). Also study God’s word regularly to grow in faith.
Quote
Be sure there is no seed of unbelief in you
Challenge
Be sure there is no seed of unbelief in you
Prayer for today