Signs of an Unconverted Soul

Have you ever wondered whether you or those around you have experienced conversion? I’ve had those times of uncertainty.

Thankfully, Jesus reminds us, ‘You shall know them by their fruit.

This blog post will discuss the telltale signs of an unconverted soul and the journey toward genuine transformation in Christ.

Unconverted

Firstly, let’s define the term unconverted. Unconverted refers to someone who hasn’t transformed in belief, opinion, or function. Jesus warns us that we must be born again; this is the first step towards conversion with a heart of repentance. We must take this crucial first step to surrender to Him; we will remain unchanged without the born-again experience and repentance.

Outward Christianity (Hypocrisy)

When someone has not undergone the conversion process, they will only have a form of godliness. They will look good outwardly, but their innermost (nature) remains unchanged.

The Scribes and Pharisees were the same. They looked good on the outside. They wanted to pray aloud in the courts. Inwardly, they were whitewashed tombs. They were full of dead man’s bones.

Matthew 23:27-28 AMP “Woe to you, [self-righteous] scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs that look beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and everything unclean. [28] So you, also, outwardly seem to be just and upright to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.

The comparison to whitewashed tombs was offensive because the Mosaic Law stated that anyone who touched a dead body was unclean for seven days. The scribes and Pharisees prided themselves on ceremonial cleanliness, so the accusation that they were full of dead bodies was intolerable.

Whited sepulcher” is another term for a whitewashed tomb. It means a person who is inwardly corrupt but outwardly appears virtuous or holy. 

Many attend church and perform religious activities but are unyielded to God’s inner power to transform them. They resist the change God desires for their lives and hold tightly to their old lifestyles and traditions.

An Unwillingness to Change

Unconverted souls show a clear unwillingness to change. Even when surrounded by a church community or fellow believers, they resist fully surrendering their hearts and lives to God. They are comfortable remaining as they are, showing little interest in spiritual growth or transformation. The children of God experienced this during the Exodus. Amongst the Israelite’s, a mixed multitude accompanied them. They did not genuinely seek God. They only desired His deliverance and blessings. The mixed multitude included non-Israelite’s who joined the Israelite’s during the Exodus.

They were not part of God’s chosen people, and they brought their influences and baggage with them. Such individuals still exist in today’s church environments. They are present physically. However, they are not truly part of the body of Christ because they’ve never been born again.

Influence of the Unconverted

Numbers 11:4-6 AMP The rabble among them [who followed Israel from Egypt] had greedy desires [for familiar and delicious food], and the Israelites wept again and said, “Who will give us meat to eat? [5] We remember the fish we ate freely and without cost in Egypt, the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic. [6] But now our appetite is gone; there is nothing at all [in the way of food] to be seen but this manna.”

Numbers 11:4-6 illustrates the impact of the mixed multitude’s complaints on the Israelite’s. Their desires sowed discontent. They also caused corruption among the Israelite’s. Similarly, unconverted individuals can introduce confusion and dissent into church communities, affecting others around them. The murmuring and complaining of the rabble (mixed multitude) also caused their leader (Moses) to murmur and complain.

True Conversion

True conversion involves yielding our whole being, body, soul, and spirit, to God. It goes beyond a superficial acceptance of the gospel. True conversion demands a sincere pursuit of God through prayer. It involves fasting and a genuine desire for change.

In contrast, unconverted souls often leave certain aspects of their lives untouched by God’s power to change them.

We must remember that the wheat and tares must grow together until the end. We do not have control over others. We are responsible for our spiritual growth. We must ensure we abide in Christ. Conversion is essential for us to become effective in evangelism.

Pay attention to the signs we shared, such as:

• Denial of God’s power.
• An unwillingness or desire to change.
• Negative impact and influence on others.
• A superficial approach to faith.

Acknowledging these signs in ourselves and perhaps others will allow us to understand the significance of true conversion, which includes surrendering to God.

I pray that we strive for true conversion and stay vigilant about the negative (corrupt) influences around us. Please think about your journey and share in the comments below. Be sure to access the resources I’ve provided for further edification.

Please listen to the Bible studies below from omegaministries.org to hear more about these topics.

The Unconverted Soul Bible Study

You can read more about true conversion in my latest book, The Curse of the Inverted Soul, by clicking here:

You can read more about true conversion in my latest book, The Curse of the Inverted Soul, by clicking here.

With Love,

Tanicia

Tanicia Prioleau is a publisher, a five-time published author, an influential blogger, and an IT analyst with expertise in administration and project management. As the owner of Remnant Media Services, she offers digital and print publishing support to authors, nonprofits, and businesses. For the latest books and study materials, please visit her online bookstore at http://www.rempublish.com.