(Revelation 2:2-5)
(1) Losing our sense of dependence of needing God when our needs
are satisfied; therefore, feeling self-sufficient. A common cause
of "backsliding." (See Philippians 4:4-7,19)
(2) When our delight in the Lord is no longer as great as our
delight in someone or something else. (Psalm 37:3-5)
(3) When our thoughts during leisure moments do not reflect on
the Lord and Lordship of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 1:2-3)
(4) When we claim to be "only human" and easily give in or give
up to those things that we know displease the Lord Jesus and are,
thus, sin. (Mark 12:30-31 : John 14:21-24)
(5) When we view the commands of Christ as restrictions to our
happiness rather than expressions of His Love. (Micah 6:8 :
John 15:9-11)
(6) When we no longer desire and look forward to our time alone
with Jesus. (Psalm 42:1-2)
(7) When we fail to share Christ and His Word with others because
we feel "unprepared," "inadequate," ashamed, afraid of rejection,
or by refusal to obey. (Mark 8:38 : Jonah 1)
Computers for Christ