THE DANGER OF UNBELIEF
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Hebrews 4:2-3 |
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For unto us was the Gospel preached, as well as unto them: But the word preached (of hearing) did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. For we which have believed do enter into rest… KJV |
For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed. Now we who have believed enter that rest… NIV |
Those who do not believe in the Gospel of Christ are tossed to and fro like a wave blown by the sea. There is no place to lay their weary souls and they are forever relying on doctrines and belief systems which lead them further from the Creator, with the result that their hearts are hardened and they will not accept the truth when they hear it.
The Scriptures warn against hardening our hearts and pleads with us to keep from sin because a heart of unbelief is like limescale which builds up in water pipes and hardens leading to blockages until eventually no water flows through. Sin has the same effect on spiritual lives. It begins to hinder our relationship with the Saviour, building up blockages, and before we know it, we are questioning God and the Scriptures, the confidence and joy we once had in our Salvation seeming a distant memory.
If your Spiritual life is not what it used to be, examine what blockages have built up. Ask God to help you remove them. If you hear His voice:
| Hebrews 3:15 | |
| Harden not your heart. KJV |
Do not harden your hearts. NIV |
The choice is yours. May God help you make the right one.