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April 11, 2022 by Samuel

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There are many causes of backsliding identified in the Bible both in the Old
Testament and the New Testament that can make anyone fall from grace or
abandon their Christian faith.

I will share my research and findings on this topic with you in this article as to why
many Christians backslide and fall from grace even when they seemed
indestructible.

Without wasting much of your precious time, let’s look at the 11 common causes
of backsliding among many Christians today to give you a better understanding of
this issue.

11 Reasons Why Most Christians

Backslide.
Take your time to read the 11 major reasons why most Christians backslide so that
you don’t become a statistic as well among many fallen heroes of faith.

 Carelessness.
 Spiritual Pride.
 The Love Of The World.
 Lack Of Genuine Repentance.
 Unforgiveness.
 Thinking You Can Do It Without Christ.
  Heeding To False Teachings.
 Lack Of Prayer.
 Yielding To Temptations.
 Not Attending Regular Church Services.
 Ignorance.
1. Carelessness.
Carelessness and spiritual negligence are among the major causes of backsliding
among many backslidden Christian today who have fallen from grace and have
abandoned the Christian faith they once cherished wholeheartedly.

The apostle Paul warns us in 1 Corinthians 10:12 that if you think you are
standing, you must take heed lest you fall. Implying that you must not think that
you can’t backslide and allow carelessness in your spiritual life.

Sadly, most people ignore this warning and think they are invincible only to
discover that they have fallen from grace and this is how people who were once
strong in their Christian faith have backslidden and fallen away from grace into
perdition.

2. Spiritual Pride.
Another major cause of backsliding among many believers and so-called spirituals
is spiritual pride and I am sure just like me you have noticed this pride in many
people who claim to be spirituals who think they are always in the right and can’t
make mistakes.

The apostle Peter in the New Testament was a victim of this which is why he
denied the Lord Jesus Christ thrice as we see in John 18:15-27 despite being
warned many times that it will happen when he was in denial that he can’t deny
Christ no matter what.

Many so-called spirituals exhibit this spiritual pride Peter showed thinking that
they can’t fall but this always leads to disastrous consequences as only with God’s
grace and not our own strength can we stand and not backslide.

3. The Love Of The World.

The love of this world and the things that are in this world 1 John 2:15-17 warns
us not to is also one of the major causes of backsliding among many Christians.
Many Christians who were once strong, passionate, and vibrant in the things of the
Lord have backslidden and gone back to the world they once forsook due to the
love of the world and the things of this world.

I am sure you’ve witnessed such people in your life just as I have who were once
strong ambassadors for Jesus Christ but are no longer and have become the
modern-day Demas who also forsook the Lord having loved this present world (2
Timothy 4:10).

Related: 11 Signs Of Worldliness [That Show If One Is Worldly]

4. Lack Of Genuine Repentance.

Another major thing that causes backsliding is the lack of repentance. Repentance
is the very first step in overcoming backsliding if you have sinned as David did
in Psalms 51:1-5.

It is saying “I’m sorry” to God and changing one’s mind about sin and making a
decision to turn away from it. But if there is no genuine repentance, which
includes godly sorrow and a change of attitude, then a person can backslide.

And due to the lack of a truly repentant heart, unwillingness to be corrected due to
pride, and admitting one’s sins or wrongdoings is the reason why most people
backslide and fall from grace straight into the sin they once renounced on the altar
call.

Related: Seven Fruits Of True Repentance (That Signify Real Salvation.)

5. Unforgiveness.
Believe it or not, the lack of forgiveness of those who do you wrong is also a major
cause of why many believers backslide and some have even stopped going to
church because of the beef they have with a certain church member.

If we hold on to unforgiveness, bitterness, and resentment, we invite the devil into

our lives to torment us with guilt, bitterness, and condemnation (Hebrews
12:15). This can cause a person to backslide and fall from grace.
This is why as a believer; you must practice forgiveness to others, as no one is
perfect even your fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord will at times offend you
either knowingly or unknowingly as they are imperfect humans, too, and not
angels.

6. Thinking You Can Do It Without Christ.

Trying to live the Christian life in your own strength rather than in the power and
strength of the Holy Spirit Who lives inside of you as a born-again Christian if you
are indeed truly saved (Romans 8:9) is another reason why many backslide.

The Lord Jesus Christ made it clear in John 15:5-7 that only when we abide in
Him, can we bring forth many good fruits and that without Him, we can do
nothing.

Amazingly, many people think that they can live a victorious Christian life in their
own strength and ability but these people set themselves up for destruction and
failure just as Peter did when he denied Christ thrice when he thought he couldn’t
in Matthews 26:33-35.

7. Heeding To False Teachings.

Heeding to false teachings and false doctrines from false teachers in the church that
don’t preach the truth and sound doctrine of God’s word can wreck your Christian
faith.

This is why Jesus Christ warns us of false prophets in Matthews 7:15 who usually
come in sheep’s clothing but are ravenous wolves inside that you must avoid at all
costs to protect your soul from the swift destruction false teachings bring.

Many believers who were once strong and standing in Christ Jesus have backslid
and strayed from the truth this way due to heeding false teachings from false
teachers which are now commonplace today.

Related: 10 Common False Teachings In Churches Today [ To Avoid At All

Costs].
 8. Lack Of Prayer.
Lack of a strong prayer life is another major cause as to why many Christians
backslide and go back into habitual sin, as most of them are spiritually lazy and
can’t even pray for an hour.

One thing you need to know is that you can’t live a victorious Christian life
without prayer as prayer is a vital spiritual weapon in the life of every believer as
we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood as Ephesians 6:12-18 tells us.

So, if you are a backsliding Christian who wants to stop falling into habitual sin,
revive your prayer life and you will be on your way to victory and stop wasting
time on social media reading useless things as the time you waste there can be
dedicated to praying for yourself.

9. Yielding To Temptations.
Giving into temptations by committing sins like sexual immorality, drunkenness,
not abstaining from all appearances of evil, and going back into habitual sinning
patterns is another cause of backsliding among many believers.

James 4:7 tells us that we must resist the devil so that he can flee from us and that
means resisting his temptations as they come just as Jesus Christ did in Luke 4:1-
13 showing us a perfect example of how we must overcome every temptation
Satan brings our way.

Sadly, most so-called Christians yield to various temptations of the flesh and don’t
make an effort to abstain from all appearances of evil as 1 Thessalonians
5:22 commands us to but which explains why they struggle with sin and backslide
all the time.

10. Not Attending Regular Church Services.

Another major reason why many Christians backslide and fall into sin is the lack of
attending regular church services where they can be strengthened and grounded in
the Lord.

While going to church doesn’t automatically qualify you for heaven, it’s still
important to go to church and fellowship with your fellow believers with the same
faith who can edify and encourage you in your Christin walk with the Lord
especially when things get hard.

This is why Hebrews 10:25 tells us that we must not forsake the assembling of one
another as the manner of some is because it’s very beneficial for the body of
Christ.

11. Ignorance.
Finally, yet importantly, ignorance of what is expected of many people when they
become Christians is another reason why many backslide and go back to their old
sinful lifestyle.

Many people backslide because they don’t know any better. They drift away
because they lose sight of their purpose and their responsibilities as a Christian.

If you do not keep up with your Christian walk, as well as continually renewing
your mind in the things of God as Romans 12:2 commands us, you can easily find
yourself drifting away from what is right and good or the Christian faith you once
held dear in your heart.

Conclusion.
The above 11 causes of backsliding are just among the many reasons why most
people who were once true believers backslide and fall from grace into sin.

If you have backslid, it’s not too late to be restored. All you need to come to the
Lord with a repentant heart and he will fully restore you.

In closing, if you found this post useful, let me know in the comments below along
with any questions you may have on what you have read. Stay blessed and don’t
forget to share.

Read Also.

 How To Get Right With God After Backsliding? [+ Sermon].

 How To Stop Backsliding In 11 Simple Steps? [+ Sermon].
 10 Characteristics Of A Backslider [ Who’s Fallen From Grace].
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14 thoughts on “11 Major Causes Of Backsliding

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1.
Brother David
June 10, 2022 at 3:53 pm
Question one sir

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Samuel
June 11, 2022 at 5:06 am
What about question one? Thanks can you elaborate more?

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Clemetina
October 13, 2022 at 12:18 am
Thank you very much for this well elaborate piece of
information on causes of backsliding. I have really been
blessed.

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Samuel
October 13, 2022 at 12:29 am
Thanks for your lovely comment and I am glad that this
post was a blessing to you.

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John
August 28, 2022 at 9:09 pm
Jesus defeated Satan at the Cross. Your talk to “overcome every temptation
Satan brings our way”, etc., is misleading.
Satan is now powerless but to roar around like a lion, looking for the
weakest of the herd to attack. He is the Deceiver–he can only try to talk
believers into sin and defeat.
God created all things, including the serpent in Genesis 3–He tempts
humans using Satan, and Satan’s false teachers, in order to “grow Christians
up” in truth and maturity. Satan has no “power”–only influence. We can tell
him “get behind me.”
That might be a better summary of how to deal with “Ignorance.”

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Samuel
August 29, 2022 at 12:32 am
Thanks for your reply of course Satan was defeated on the cross but
we are still told to overcome temptations as Jesus Christ did as Satan
hasn’t yet given up on you though defeated. As long as we live in a
fallen world temptations will still be part of our lives till we die and
go to heaven. God bless.

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Adrian Mukuka
March 26, 2023 at 10:52 am
the most challenging in our Christian walk is a situation whereby whenever
you go to church instead of your Spiritual leaders edifying and encouraging
but always ends up demotivate and discourage you through their over
 spiritual. how will you handle such issues when they come from your own
pastor.

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Samuel
March 27, 2023 at 12:31 am
Glad you asked this good question. What you asked isn’t uncommon
in church. Moreover, all you can do is just pray and put everything in
God’s hands as only He can never disappoint you. Let your
encouragement ultimately come from God and reading His word as
humans even so-called pastors can let you down considering there are
so many fake pastors in churches today who pretend to be of God but
in reality, there are not. Hope this helps and may God be with you
and strengthen you on your Christian journey.

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4.
Moses Chirwa
June 13, 2023 at 7:57 pm
All the 11 causes of backsliding are real and very practical. Especially the
first one. Most believers backsliding due to carelessness and negligence on
what we are supposed to do and be.

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Samuel
June 16, 2023 at 12:30 am
True indeed, bro and may the Lord help us and keep us from
backsliding into sin before it’s too late. God bless.

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5.
amanuel
July 4, 2023 at 8:56 pm
it is a very useful ceremony, may God bless you abundantly.

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Samuel
July 6, 2023 at 3:46 am
God bless you too and glad you found this post helpful to you.

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6.
Ariyo
September 14, 2023 at 9:10 pm
Do I have hope? The holy spirit has left me and evil spirit is tomenting me

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Samuel
September 15, 2023 at 4:05 pm
Off course you do, dear as it’s not too late as long as you are still
breathing and alive. Just truly repent and give yourself fully to God
and you will be restored. God bless.

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