2. “Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, 4 God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?”
Hebrews 2:1-4
Introduction
“See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, 26 whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, ‘Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven.’”
Hebrews 12:25-26
Drifting leads to danger!
The dangers of drifting are not limited to the “physical” realm:

3. Are You Drifting?
Hebrews 2:1-4

4. Did you know?
Drifting requires no effort: Heb. 2:1; 1 Pet. 5:8; Heb. 10:35-39; Phil. 2:12
Drifting is an unconscious process: Rom. 13:11-14
Impossible to drift upstream: 2 Pet. 1:5-11; 3:17-18
The speed of drifting increases: Gal. 6:7-8; Hos. 8:7
Drifting poses a threat to others: Jer. 20:9; Heb. 10:24-25; Eph. 4:14; Matt. 5:13-16; Eph. 6:4; 5:25ff
Drifting inevitably leads to shipwreck: Heb. 2:1-3
Are You Drifting?

5. Common signs
Diminishing desire to study God’s word and pray: Jn. 6:68; Psa. 1; Phil. 4:7; Rom. 10:17; 2 Tim. 2:15
Diminishing desire to be with God’s people: Psa. 122:1; Rom. 14:19; Heb. 3:13; Eccl. 4:9-12; 1 Cor. 15:33
Diminishing desire to share the gospel: Acts 8:4, 39; 1 Thess. 1:8; Jn. 1:45
Increased attraction to worldly things: Rev. 2:4; 2 Tim. 2:10; 1 Jn. 2:15-17; 2 Tim. 3:4; 2 Cor. 13:5
Are You Drifting?

6. Remedies
Keep rowing! 2 Pet. 1; Phil. 3:12-15; 2 Cor. 4:16-17; Rev. 2:10; 2 Tim. 4:7-8; Eccl. 12:1ff
Watch for undercurrents: 1 Pet. 5:8; 1 Cor. 10:13; 1 Pet. 2:11; Gal. 5:16-18
Expect to go against the tide: 1 Pet. 4:3-4; Matt. 10:37; 7:13-14; 1 Cor. 15:58; Matt. 7:13-14
Strengthen our anchorage: Heb. 6:19; Col. 2:6-7; Eph. 4:14-15; Rom. 5:3-4; Jas. 1:2-4; Eph. 3:16-19; 1 Thess. 5:17; Eph. 3:20; Col. 4:2; Phil. 4:6-7
Are You Drifting?

7. “Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation…
Hebrews 2:1-3
Conclusion
Are you drifting?
The danger is real,
only a fool would say otherwise! 1 Cor. 10:12
Be honest with yourself: Are there signs of drifting in your life? 2 Cor. 13:5
Your salvation is too important to neglect!
Are You Drifting?