𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟, 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗛

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Man is more than a body — he has a soul and spirit that requires nourishment. Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God” (Luke 4:4). In Paul’s epistles, believers are taught to grow in grace and be edified by sound doctrine, not carnal appetite (1 Cor. 3:2; 1 Tim. 4:6). Sadly, many today feed their stomach more than their soul, prioritizing earthly desires over eternal truth.

𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗

Paul reminds us that doctrine must come first — sound teaching is more vital than physical bread (1 Tim. 4:6).

𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦

Those who live for food, fun, and fleshly desires are called enemies of the cross (Phil. 3:18–19).

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧'𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘

Unlike Israel’s manna, we are fed today with the gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24).

𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗

The Scriptures are spiritual nourishment that equips the believer (2 Tim. 3:16–17).

𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗔𝗨𝗟'𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚

Paul fed the saints with doctrine “from milk to meat” (1 Cor. 3:2; Heb. 5:12–14).

𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥

Prayer keeps the soul connected to the Source of strength, not just asking for bread (Phil. 4:6).

𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚

Filling the soul with God’s Word leads to holiness, while indulging only the body leads to corruption (Gal. 6:8).

𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗

A nourished soul rests in God’s peace, which cannot be found in mere physical satisfaction (Col. 3:15–16).

𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬

The stomach is temporary, but the soul is eternal — so our investment must be spiritual (2 Cor. 4:18).

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

A soul fed with sound doctrine won’t be carried away by false gospels or worldly enticements (Eph. 4:14).

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

Nourished believers are equipped to edify others and minister effectively (2 Tim. 2:15).

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣

Spiritual fellowship builds up the inner man, unlike feasts that only satisfy the body (Rom. 14:17).

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦

Those who feed on Christ’s Word will be rewarded at the Judgment Seat of Christ (2 Cor. 5:10).

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Food for the body perishes, but food for the soul lasts forever. Many churches feed people’s stomachs with programs and socials but starve them of sound doctrine. As dispensationalists, we know our nourishment is found in Paul’s epistles, where God reveals the truth for this present age.

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Choose the Word over the world

Commit to daily Bible reading

Cultivate prayer and thanksgiving

Consume sound doctrine, not tradition

Continue in fellowship with believers

Confront carnal appetites

Cling to eternal hope

Conform to Christ’s image

Communicate grace truth to others

Celebrate spiritual growth with joy

Carry the cross daily

Consider eternity in all choices

Claim your reward at Christ’s appearing

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱: Feed your soul with grace truth daily — for the stomach is temporary, but the soul is eternal.