Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. —Hebrews 13:9
In many countries, childhood obesity is at an all-time high. A major
culprit in such unhealthy weight gain is poor eating habits and junk food.
The term junk food refers to items that taste good but lack nutritional
value and are often very high in calories and fat. Chips, soft drinks,
candy bars, cookies, and many meals purchased at fast-food restaurants fit
these criteria.
To be spiritually healthy, we have to avoid "spiritual junk food" as well.
Some religious teachers proclaim "a different gospel" (Gal. 1:6), ranging
from health-and-wealth to a counterfeit spirituality. And some Christian
music and books also contain false teaching. Taking in this kind of "food"
may seem to satisfy spiritual hunger, but it will not lead to spiritual
health.
Hebrews warns us: "Do not be carried about with various and strange
doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace" (Heb.
13:9). False teaching is detrimental to our health and is not profitable,
because it cannot cleanse from sin nor give power for spiritual growth. But
biblical content that is based upon grace and truth does both.
Keep the Faith!
Until next time,
~E
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