In the illustration of the Lost Coin from Luke 15:8-10, the coin becomes lost due to the carelessness or negligence of another, falling from its intended place. This negligence highlights how the sin of one person can bring tragic spiritual consequences upon another, as seen when backsliding dissenters or false teachers lead others astray. The lost condition of the coin renders it useless and unclean, much like sin diminishes a person's value and pollutes them spiritually. Despite this, the coin retains its inherent worth, motivating the woman to search diligently for it, reflecting the great value God places on the lost and the loss He feels when they are astray.

Negligence can lead to frequent mistakes and troubles, and it can cause us to neglect things vital to our salvation. If we are not careful, we can drift away and neglect our great salvation. Negligence involves giving God's way of life little time and energy, and not having focused attention on God's instructions. It leads to complacency about what God is doing in our lives, despite the glorious future He has promised us. Negligence is a neglectful attitude that requires repentance and a change of approach. We must not be lazy or neglectful, or hit and miss in the way we do things. Negligence can result in bad fruit and curses, as it causes us to go offline and stray from the straight and narrow path.