hold tightly

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at anytime we should let them slip.” The above verse warns every believer to listen closely to God’s Word and to be careful not to take it lightly. Like a boat that is not tied to a dock, certain things in our Christian life can slowly drift away if neglected. 1) Bible Reading and Prayer. Christians don’t just stop praying and reading God’s Word by accident. The neglect begins slowly at first. One day we’re too busy, and the next thing we know 3-4 days turn into a week, the week months, and pretty soon we seldom talk to God and almost never pick up a Bible. Godly habits have drifted away. 2) Salvation. Salvation cannot be lost, but it can be neglected to the point that only God can tell sometimes if you’re saved. It can happen in a number of areas, for example when we decide to neglect church and not attend, pretty soon we seldom come, or tithe, or witness, or fellowship with other Christians, to the point that we seldom do anything for God. 3) Service. The Holy Spirit’s gifts are not given for nothing. They are service gifts, given to us to produce growth and maturity in the body of Christ. His gifts are supernatural, and they supernaturally work when used. If we neglect them we will lose God’s best in the church and in our lives. So hold tightly God’s Word, and be careful not to let His things slip.