5 steps to leave the sin of backsliding according to the Bible

The sin of omission, which refers to talking behind others’ backs and revealing private information, is a sin that can easily creep into our lives and affect our relationships with others as well as our own mental health. The good news is that with effort and commitment, we can overcome this sin. Here are 5 steps to quitting absenteeism:

1. Fix your heart

Don’t get into the habit of thinking that some sins are “worse” than others. Remember that any word, action or thought that is against God’s will is considered a sin. Lying and murder are equally wrong and both are punishable by death, but it is because we are saved through Jesus Christ.

If you seem to be gossiping all the time, understand that what comes out of your mouth is a reflection of your heart and mind. We bear fruit that is an imitation of the seed within us. If your heart is good and a mirror of God, what comes out of your mouth will naturally reflect God. Jesus says in Matthew 12:34: “You offspring of vipers! You who are bad, how can you speak good? Because the mouth speaks of the abundance of the heart.

If your heart is abundantly upright, overflowing with God, and fully immersed in and surrendered to the Holy Spirit, then words will flow from your lips with goodness and love, not backbiting.

So check your heart. Jesus said in John 5:15, “I am the rose, you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him bears much fruit, for without me you can do nothing.” In view of this, John the Apostle mentions in 1 John 3:6 that:

“Whoever abides in him does not sin; Whoever sins has neither seen him nor known him.”

2. Do not associate with those who gossip

It sounds simple, but the old adage that says, “You become the color of the congregation” is popular for a reason. Proverbs 20:13 tells us:

“Whoever walks with the wise will become wise, but those who walk with the ignorant will be in trouble.”

The people around us have a great influence on us. For example, I once worked at a company where people used profanity regularly and excitedly. At first, I was surprised, but after a while I got used to it and didn’t notice it as much as before. One day I noticed that ugly words were coming out of my mouth unconsciously and I had to consciously stop myself. The same is true for absenteeism. When we spend time with absent people, we are gradually influenced by them. Proverbs 26:20 points out:

“Because there is no wood, the fire will be extinguished, and where there is no talker, the quarrel will be calm.”

When backbiting is removed from a group of people, backbiting stops. Misbehavior is fueled by the addition of fire. Remove yourself from the presence of gossipers, and you’ll likely find that you’ll naturally cut back on gossiping, or perhaps stop it altogether. You should also remember that those who gossip about others will most likely gossip about you when you are not around. As Proverbs 19:20 says:

3. Close your mouth

It sounds simple, but do whatever it takes to keep the words inside you. Psalm 13:34 advises:

“Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.”

While the psalms don’t say how to do this, get creative. If sheer will isn’t enough, consider creative tactics. Punish yourself every time you’re absent and do it in a way that’s really uncomfortable for you. For example, drop five dollars in a jar or envelope every time you repeat or convey an occult, even if it seems innocuous. Gossiping about a celebrity is really no different than gossiping about your neighbor, brother, colleague, or boss. Just because you’re sure they’ll never notice or it’ll never affect them doesn’t mean it doesn’t offend God.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:29-30: “If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it away; For it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; For it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to go to hell.”

4. Get help

Sometimes we do things without even realizing it. This is known as a “weak filter”. Whatever is on one’s mind comes out of one’s mouth naturally and unintentionally because one does not take the time to control the output of one’s words. Like a leaking dam holding back water, eventually enough water will break through and cause a flood. Just like committing to an exercise program and transitioning from a sedentary lifestyle to a more active one, sometimes we need the support of others to succeed.

Discuss your truancy problem with a trusted friend and ask them to help you stop it. As John the Apostle wrote in 1 John 1:9:

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

This help often starts with asking your friend to point out the times you are absent. Many cheaters are so caught up in the behavior that they don’t even realize when they’re doing it. You can have one

5. Pray for God’s help

Prayer really does work, although how it works depends on God and God’s purpose in that situation. If you are involved in backbiting, know that God loves you and wants you to stop. As the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 10:13:

“No trial has come upon you except that which is common to mankind. God is faithful and will not allow you to be tempted more than you are able, but with the temptation, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

Ask God for help. be stubborn Jesus told us:

“Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, ye shall find; Knock, it will be opened for you. Because everyone who wants receives, and everyone who seeks finds, and to everyone who knocks, it will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8

You never annoy God by repeatedly asking for help with a problem. Also, going to Him day after day, even hour after hour, asking for help to overcome a problem does not indicate a lack of faith. In Luke 11:5-13, Jesus tells a story about a man who knocked on his friend’s door late at night to ask for bread. He insisted, clearly angering his friend, and his friend finally gave him what he wanted.

Persistence is good. God wants us to live in harmony with him and his ways. You can also ask others to pray for you. James 5:16 says:

“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person does a great job by being effective.

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