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1 " When our precious salvation is granted through Christ’s blood, and when the Holy Spirit reveals a way of escape in Jesus Christ, there is true, spiritual healing. The soul sees that the obedience of the Lord Jesus opened the way for God’s great act of grace. The cross of Christ presents both the most awful exhibition of God’s hatred of sin as well as the richest manifestation of God’s readiness to pardon sin. Pardon, full and free, is written in every drop of Calvary’s blood, freely offered even to the chief of sinners! "
― Joel R. Beeke , Getting Back In The Race: The Cure For Backsliding
2 " Holy expectation cannot coexist with worldliness, unbelief, indifference, and ignorance. It abhors backsliding and seeks the honor of God, the conversion of sinners, and the welfare of the church. "
3 " The Puritans were masters of meditation. Let me sum up their advice: [44] • Begin with prayer for the Spirit’s help (Psalm 119:18). • Focus on one verse or doctrine—something clear and applicable to your life. It may be a Scripture addressing backsliders (Jeremiah 2; Psalm 25, 32, 51, 130; Hosea 14). Or take a topic like God’s character, or Christ’s person and work, or the sinfulness of sin. • Repeat the verse or doctrine to yourself several times, and think about it carefully. • Preach it to yourself. • Turn it into prayer and praise. • Make specific application. Feed and inflame your soul with the Word. Don’t just chew on the Word, but digest it and incorporate it into your life. "
