World Or Word

Good Morning!!  It's time to eat, and you have to choose, what are you going to feed yourself, your family and friends. There are two packages "A" and "B". Package "A" has bright colors and nice writing, it's very pleasing to the eye. Package "B" is simple, plain, black and white. "A" says it's part of this nutritious meals, showing you things on the package that are not inside. "B" says it's complete, providing all of your daily requirements with everything you need already inside.  "A" says it's new and improved and everybody wants it! "B" says it's the same as it always was, and it's only for those that are serious about their well being.
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."—2Corinthians 12:9a (NIV)

What about the stuff we take in daily, dose it feed our hearts and souls,...or do they fill us up with garbage? In Philippians 4, the apostle Paul laid down some guidelines for what we should seek in our entertainment diet (as well as other parts of our lives). Among the list, we find the word noble (the Greek word is semna, meaning “worthy of respect”). The final word he lifted up is admirable (euphema or what is “praiseworthy, attractive, and rings true to the highest standards”). Paul implored the Philippians to be discerning as they chose what to mull over in their minds. His desire was that his readers be growing, maturing believers who focused on noble, right, pure thoughts. He knew this edifying practice would lead to lives that better reflect Jesus and His attributes. Books, T.V., movies—and other entertainment—that aren’t worthy of respect or praise leave us wanting. They starve us of the spiritually enriching “food” we need. So, live!, enjoy!,...but let’s pass on things, that are tasteless in Jesus’ eyes.

We are what we eat,...so just what are we feeding yourselves,...World, or Word?

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"When a man is born from above, the life of the Son of God is born in him,...and he can either starve that life, or nourish it."

"Returning good for good is human,...returning good for evil is divine."