DCLM Higher Everyday 11 September 2025 — A Dog Back To Its Vomit

Topic: A Dog Back To Its Vomit

Text: Galatians 4:8-11

8Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.

9But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?

10Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.

11I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.

Key Verse: “But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?” (Galatians 4:9)

Message

In today’s text, Apostle Paul in pointing out the backsliding situation of the Galatians church reminded them of their old lifestyle of idol worshipping before they knew the Lord. The saving knowledge of the gospel brought them to the grace of God, but after a while the wind of backsliding hit the church. Paul lamented their going back to their former idolatrous practices like a dog that goes back to its vomit occasioned by the spread of falsehood and deception.

Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 10 September 2025 – Press On From The Bitter Past

Just as Paul the Apostle was displeased with the Galatian church, God is not pleased with backsliders, people who were once saved but have gone back to their old sinful practices, whether secretly or openly. Backslidden youths will not enjoy true fellowship with other believers as they will be cut off from the blessings of God and if they do not repent, eternal perdition will be their end. If you have gone back to sin due to one reason or another, you should return to the Lord in full repentance without further delay.

Quote: Return to the Lord in repentance

Challenge: Don’t turn around to the things you left behind.

Prayer for today: Heavenly Father, give me the grace to remain in faith in Jesus’ name.

GOSPEL REALM: STEPS TO SALVATION
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)