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DON’T RETURN TO YOUR VOMIT

on 11/12/2026 by Pst E.A Adeboye

Memory verse
“Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.”
Psalm 97:10 · KJV
Today's reading — 2 Peter 2:12-22▾
(12) But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption; (13) And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the daytime. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you; (14) Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: (15) Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; (16) But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet. (17) These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever. (18) For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. (19) While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. (20) For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. (21) For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. (22) But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

The Bible warns us not to keep company with backsliders, as Proverbs 13:20 clearly states that a companion of fools will be destroyed. God’s glory does not cover backsliders; they can only continue on a steady downward path, eventually experiencing nakedness and shame if they do not repent and return to God as the prodigal son did (Luke 15:11-24).

As a Christian, you should pray for the restoration of anyone around you who backslides from following Jesus, and do your best to lead such a fellow back to the Lord. However, the moment you discover that he or she is not willing to yield, separate yourself from the fellow because companions of fools will be destroyed. Separating yourself from such a person, however, does not stop you from praying for his or her restoration. I pray that the Lord will keep your heart from straying from Him, in Jesus’ name.

Today’s Bible reading tells us that it is better for someone not to have known the Lord than for a person who has known the way of righteousness to turn back, as he or she is like a dog returning to its vomit. A dog returns to its vomit because it is attracted to the undigested food particles in it. Similarly, backsliders usually return to their past sinful habits because they still find them attractive. This is foolishness, as Proverbs 10:23 describes a fool as someone who enjoys wrongdoing. Proverbs 26:11 establishes a strong connection between dogs and fools, and Psalm 14:1 says: “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God…” Only a fool would say that there is no God because it is unmistakably evident that God is real. Even people who have never received any form of formal education and are considered illiterate know that God exists.

Beloved, one sign that you are truly following God is that sin becomes repulsive to you. You cannot follow Jesus sincerely and be attracted to lying, immorality, and every other form of sin. The wrong things you used to do before Jesus saved you should no longer be attractive to you. If you used to cheat, steal, or backbite, you will no longer feel comfortable doing them.

Child of God, do you find your former sinful ways attractive? Run to God for help today before the devil lures you back into sin. When you run to God for help, He will restore you and give you the grace to overcome the devil’s temptations.

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Open Heavens daily devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, published by RCCG.