𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟, 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗛

FEEDING THE SOUL, NOT JUST THE STOMACH

INTRODUCTION

In the Dispensation of Grace, God is not only concerned with what we believe for salvation, but also with what we allow to shape our minds after salvation. Just as physical diet affects the body, spiritual diet affects the soul.

“As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” — Proverbs 23:7 (KJV)

What you watch, listen to, read, and who you walk with will either strengthen or weaken your Christian life. Victory or defeat often begins at the table of the mind and heart.

① THE PRINCIPLE OF PROVISION

Matthew 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3

A. Physical Food Sustains the Body – Bread keeps us alive

B. Spiritual Food Sustains the Believer – God’s Word gives life

C. Proper Diet Determines Strength – Starvation brings weakness

A starving soul will always produce a struggling saint.

② THE POWER OF PERCEPTION

Romans 12:2; Philippians 4:8

A. What You See Shapes Thought – Media molds the mind

B. What You Hear Shapes Belief – Words influence faith

C. What You Dwell On Shapes Behavior – Thought becomes action

Transformation begins with renewed thinking, not willpower.

③ THE POISON OF POLLUTION

Psalm 101:3; 1 Corinthians 15:33

A. Corrupt Media Pollutes the Mind – Visual sin lingers

B. Corrupt Music Pollutes the Mind – Lyrics teach doctrine

C. Corrupt Companions Pollute Conduct – Sin spreads socially

Garbage in always produces garbage out.

④ THE PRIORITY OF PROPER NOURISHMENT

Colossians 2:6–7; 1 Peter 2:2

A. The Word Grounds Us – Rooted in truth

B. The Word Grows Us – Nourishes maturity

C. The Word Guards Us – Protects from error

Believers cannot grow strong on spiritual snacks.

⑤ THE BATTLE FOR THE BELIEVER’S MIND

2 Corinthians 10:3–5; Ephesians 6:12

A. Satan Attacks the Thought-Life – Lies before actions

B. Strongholds Are Built by Repetition – Wrong thinking repeated

C. Victory Comes by Capturing Thoughts – Bringing them to Christ

The mind is the battlefield; truth is the weapon.

⑥ THE NECESSITY OF RIGHT DIVISION

2 Timothy 2:15; Romans 16:25

A. Distinguishing Law and Grace – Avoid confusion

B. Distinguishing Israel and the Church – Avoid misapplication

C. Distinguishing Doctrine for Today – Feed on Pauline truth

Wrong doctrine is spiritual malnutrition.

⑦ THE INFLUENCE OF INTIMACY

Psalm 1:1–2; Proverbs 13:20

A. Who You Walk With Shapes You – Companionship molds character

B. Who You Listen To Teaches You – Teachers influence theology

C. Who You Follow Leads You – Direction determines destination

Show me your circle, and I’ll show you your future.

⑧ THE DISCIPLINE OF DAILY INTAKE

Acts 17:11; Job 23:12

A. Daily Scripture Reading – Builds consistency

B. Daily Meditation – Deepens understanding

C. Daily Application – Produces transformation

Occasional feeding produces occasional strength.

⑨ THE FRUIT OF A FED SOUL

Galatians 5:22–23; Colossians 1:10

A. Spiritual Stability – Not tossed by trends

B. Spiritual Sensitivity – Discerns truth from error

C. Spiritual Strength – Walks pleasing to God

A fed soul produces a fruitful life.

CONCLUSION

You may be saved by grace, but your growth depends on your diet. God never intended believers to survive on leftovers from the world. He calls us to feed on truth, walk wisely, and guard the gates of the mind.

“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine…”

— 1 Timothy 4:16 (KJV)

CALL TO ACTION

Feed daily on God’s Word

Filter what you watch and hear

Study rightly divided truth

Choose godly companions

Protect your mind from corruption

Pray for spiritual hunger

FINAL THOUGHTS

Salvation is free, growth is intentional

What feeds your mind shapes your walk

Truth strengthens, error weakens

Right doctrine produces right living

Media can disciple you—choose wisely

Strong believers eat solid food

The mind decides the direction

A fed soul resists temptation

FEED YOUR SOUL—NOT THE WORLD