FRIDAY February 7, 2020

Turning a Sinner Back to God

Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.
James 5:19-20

The book of James has been a great epistle to study and read. The words James uses to conclude this book are so powerful. Remember, James is writing to believers in Christ. He had a sincere concern for those who were backslidden––believers who had left the Church to be living a life of sin, back in the world. They had once walked with the Lord, but now they were perishing with the world!

Wandering away from the truth means a gradual moving away with the current of this world. They are unaware that they are drifting away. God had forgiven them of their sins; they had once been in the light, but now they have returned to the darkness. Even though they go back to their old ways, it can never be the same. These believers cannot enjoy sin because they have been in the light. Christians need to be careful of a false security in Jesus Christ. Heed the warning found in Ezekiel 18:24. Are you backslidden? If you know you are living a life of sin, then repent and return to the Lord. Come back to the truth of the Word of God.

James taught Christians to be open to the Holy Spirit’s leading in our soul winning. We need to have a heart, not only for the lost, but those who have been backslidden. Everywhere in this world, we will come into contact with the lost and backslidden. God has given us the most powerful message to be preached to mankind. We can be empowered to share with them the message of hope.

What a blessing it has been to study this marvelous book. As I have studied James’ great exhortations to Christians, it has transformed my life, personally. The beautiful power of the Holy Spirit has done His work so efficiently. May these words be always in our minds and hearts.

…he who wins souls is wise.
~Proverbs 11:30~

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