Spiritual decline can often be discerned through a lack of awareness of one's grace, loss of joy, and the encroachment of worldly desires.
As Winslow explains, many believers become distracted by worldly pursuits, which can lead to a state akin to the Laodicean church where one is rich in material goods but impoverished spiritually. Indicators of spiritual decline include a decreased sensitivity to sin, a diminishing sense of joy in Christ, and an indifference to the things of God. The Holy Spirit is given to reveal these truths to us, helping to awaken our senses and draw us back to a place of dependence on God. This process is not always immediately felt; it can sometimes result from gradually allowing worldly cares to consume our affections and thoughts.
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