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Beware of Drifting: Signs, Dangers, and Solutions" (65 characters)

Recognize the signs of drifting in your spiritual life through neglect, excuses, and lack of joy. Understand the dangers of drifting, including losing souls and faith. Address drifting by prioritizing God, consistent examination, and increasing faith through worship and diligence to prevent spiritual shipwreck. Repent if you find yourself drifting and return to serving God daily. (354 characters)

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Beware of Drifting: Signs, Dangers, and Solutions" (65 characters)

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  1. The Danger of Drifting Hebrews 2:1

  2. Drifting is Possible Hebrews 3:12 Hebrews 4:11 Hebrews 6:4-6 Hebrews 10:26-31

  3. Signs of Drifting We become complacent Rev. 3:15-17 – lukewarm LaodiceaHebrews 6:11-12 – not become sluggish Matthew 22:5 - they made light of it

  4. Signs of Drifting We neglect God’s word Matthew 4:4 – man shall not live by bread alone1 Peter 2:2-3 – desire the pure milk of the wordHebrews 2:1-3 – give the more earnest heed to things heard (Hebrews 5:11 – dull)

  5. Signs of Drifting We neglect prayer Matthew 6:5-8 – importance of private prayerRomans 12:12 – continuing steadfastly in prayerJames 5:16 – confess and pray for one another

  6. Signs of Drifting Increased desire and care for worldly pleasures 2 Timothy 3:4 – lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of GodPhilippians 3:18-19 – many walk as enemies of the cross, whose god is their bellyEphesians 2:1-3 – your former conduct Are you slipping back into it?

  7. Signs of Drifting Increased excuses for neglectful behavior Luke 14:16-24 – Jesus addressed those who made excusesOften, when one first fails they admit it. As they begin to drift away, their excuses begin to increase proportionately

  8. Signs of Drifting We lack spiritual joy We need to be content and joyful Romans 12:12 – rejoicing in hopeMatthew 5:12 – rejoice and be exceedingly glad 1 Thessalonians 5:16 – rejoice always Joyful is a mindset! Do we find real joy with our brethren?

  9. Signs of Drifting We are constantly finding fault 2 Corinthians 10:12 – do we find ourselves constantly seeking to justify ourselves based on others?Do we use the bad behavior of others to justify our neglect? Matthew 7:1-5, (cf. John 7:24), Judge properly! Galatians 5:14-15– biting and devouring one another

  10. Signs of Drifting A lack of concern for the souls of others Philippians 2:3-4 – look out for the interests of others2 Corinthians 5:10-11, Acts 8:4 – concern for the lost souls When we don’t care about how our behavior affects others we may be drifting!

  11. The Danger of Drifting We can reach a point where we no longer see “the shore” cf. Hebrews 6:4-6 We can shipwreck our faith – 1 Timothy 1:18-20

  12. The Danger of Drifting We are in danger of losing our souls 1 Corinthians 10:12Hebrews 10:26-31 2 Peter 2:20-22

  13. Addressing Drifting Make God your priority Matthew 6:33 – seek first the kingdom of GodHebrews 6:19 – hope is our anchor (at the throne of God) 1 Peter 1:13 – rest your hope fully upon the grace of God

  14. Addressing Drifting Let serving God become an every day occurrence Say something to God Let God says something to you Do something for God Say something about God Give something to God Think of a blessing from God Be thankful to God

  15. Addressing Drifting Continued examination 2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 Corinthians 10:12 take heed Discipline your body 1 Corinthians 9:27 Be in control Make the church important to you Ephesians 4:16 – do your part!

  16. Addressing Drifting Give diligence to increase your faith 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Peter 1:5-82 Peter 3:14 diligent to be found in peace Worship God John 4:24 In Spirit and in truth Hebrews 10:25 be here!

  17. Addressing Drifting Abstain from evil Ephesians 4:22 put off your former conduct Ephesians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:22 If you have drifted, repent! Revelation 2:5 – do the first worksActs 8:22, 2 Corinthians 7:10-11

  18. What are you doing to prevent drifting in your life?

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