HELEN SANDERS
12-12-2025
THE REPROBATE

In Romans 1:28 it says, “And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient [becoming, sinful].

Strongs Concordance defines reprobate as: unapproved, rejected, worthless morally, castaway. In other words, someone in this condition is rejected by God.

A person does not start out as a reprobate. Years of sin and no remorse or repentance hardens their heart until they have no fear of God and his judgment. Their lives are full of sin, and they choose not to change.

They have no desire whatsoever for things of God. Their lives reflect the ugliness of sin.

It is a dangerous thing to live with unconfessed sin. If one continues in that state, there comes a day when they can no longer receive forgiveness. The non-believer will have no further opportunity for salvation and is rejected by God. The believer in this condition can be turned over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh but the saving of his spirit [1 Corinthians 5:5].

Keep your heart pure toward God. Confess your sins daily. Do not allow yourself to get into a position that can destroy your life.