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Feeding the Spirit, Starving the Flesh.

Scripture: Romans 12:2 – "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."


In today's hustle and chaos, it's easy to be pulled in countless directions by voices of distraction, worldly wisdom, and temptation. Yet, God calls us to something higher, something transformative: to feed our Spirit with His eternal Word and starve our flesh from the distractions that seek to destroy our spiritual focus.


I. The Battle for the Mind

The world constantly bombards us with ideas, values, and temptations that appeal to our flesh. Social media, entertainment, and the pressure to fit into a culture that doesn't honor God can easily pull us away from our true calling. Yet, the Word of God reminds us, "Do not be conformed to this world."


- *Illustration*: Think of the mind as a garden. What you plant and nurture will grow. If you plant seeds of the world's wisdom—distractions, selfish desires, and materialism—those weeds will choke out the fruits of the Spirit. But if you plant seeds from the Word of God, His truth will grow and produce a harvest of righteousness in your life.


II. Feeding the Spirit Through the Word

Just as our bodies need daily food to thrive, our spirits must be fed by the Word of God. The Bible is our spiritual nourishment. It builds us up, strengthens us, and equips us for every battle.


- *Scripture*: Matthew 4:4 says, *"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God."*

- When Jesus faced temptation, He didn't rely on worldly wisdom—He responded with the Word. If Jesus Himself needed the Word to combat temptation, how much more do we?


III. Starving the Flesh from Worldly Distractions

To grow spiritually, we must feed the Spirit and starve the flesh. This involves intentionality: cutting off sources of distraction, sinful habits, or anything that competes for our attention with God.


- *Scripture*: Galatians 5:16-17 tells us, *"So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh."*

- This is not about being legalistic but about making choices that keep us in alignment with God's will rather than being swayed by the temporary satisfaction the world offers.


IV. The Rewards of Transformation

As we feed the Spirit and starve the flesh, we begin to experience true transformation—a transformation that renews our minds, aligns our hearts with God's, and fills us with His peace.


- *Scripture*: Philippians 4:8 gives us a blueprint for guarding our minds: *"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."*


- *Illustration*: Picture a lamp. It shines brightly only when it is plugged into the power source. We are like that lamp. Our light shines brightly when we stay connected to God through His Word and resist the world's distractions. But when we allow worldly distractions to unplug us, our light dims.


Conclusion:

Today, more than ever, we need to feed our Spirit with the Word of God and starve our flesh from worldly distractions. This is not a one-time decision but a daily commitment to transformation. As we renew our minds with God's truth, we are empowered to discern His perfect will and live lives that are pleasing to Him.


Let's make the choice today: Feed your Spirit, starve your flesh, and be transformed into the image of Christ.


**Closing Prayer:**

Heavenly Father, we come before You today recognizing our need to feed our Spirit and to turn away from the distractions that weaken our faith. Help us to walk by Your Word, to starve the desires of the flesh, and to fix our minds on what is true and righteous. Transform us from the inside out, Lord, and use us as vessels for Your kingdom.


In Jesus' name, Amen.



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