You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Backsliding A haughty spirit leads toAfflictions sent to healBlessedness of those who keep fromBrings its own punishmentEndeavour to bring back those guilty ofExemplified: Israel.Exemplified: Peter.Exemplified: Saul.Exemplified: Solomon.Exhortations to return fromGod is displeased atGuilt and consequences ofHateful to saints Healing of, promisedIs departing form the simplicity of the gospelIs leaving the first loveIs turning from GodLiable to continue and increaseNot hopelessPardon of, promisedPray to be restored fromProneness toPunishment of tempting others to the sin ofSin of, to be confessedWarnings against