WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 4: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING?

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WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 4: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING? Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT) “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” In Part 1, we asked: WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING YOURSELF? We learned that what we consume matters because what we feed can grow. In Part 2, we asked: WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE YOU? We learned that what enters us must be processed. Hearing the Word is not enough. The Word must enter our hearts and transform our lives. In Part 3, we asked: WHAT IS FLOWING OUT OF YOU? We learned that what is happening inside us will eventually find expression through our words, attitudes, decisions and actions. Now we come to another important question: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING? Because something is always being produced by our lives. The question is not whether your life is producing something. The question is: WH...
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THE LIFE CYCLE OF SIN AS CHILDBEARING PART 9: SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT: FEEDING WHAT YOU WANT TO GROW

THE LIFE CYCLE OF SIN AS CHILDBEARING 
PART 9: SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT: FEEDING WHAT YOU WANT TO GROW


James 1:15

Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.


RECAP of part 8

In Part 8, we talked about nurturing righteous desires and repenting before sin matures. Today, we take a closer look at how spiritual nourishment determines what grows in the womb of your heart—righteousness or rebellion.



Feed What You Want to Grow

Every living thing grows based on what it is fed. If you constantly feed your spirit with worldly influences, compromise, and spiritual neglect, your sinful desires will flourish. But if you feed on the Word, prayer, worship, and godly counsel, righteousness will take root and grow strong.


Matthew 4:4 says, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Without consistent spiritual feeding, your inner man becomes weak and vulnerable to temptation. You begin to lose the strength to resist sin and the discernment to recognize it early.



Immaturity Opens Doors to Sin

Hebrews 5:12–14 shows us that spiritual immaturity leaves believers unable to distinguish between right and wrong. Babies need milk, but mature believers crave solid food—the deeper truths of God’s Word. If your spiritual appetite is low, it's a sign you're starving spiritually, and starvation makes sin more appealing.




REFLECTION

Are you feeding your soul or starving it? What fills your thoughts daily—Scripture or screen time? Worship or worry? The way to a strong spiritual immune system is a steady diet of God's presence and His Word.




Call to Action

Start each day with intentional spiritual nourishment: read the Word, pray, listen to uplifting messages, and surround yourself with Christ-centered community. Don’t skip spiritual meals—your strength depends on it.




PRAYER

Lord, awaken my hunger for Your Word. Help me feed on truth, not trends. Strengthen my spirit through regular fellowship with You, and fill my heart with cravings for righteousness. Amen.




Next Part:

In Part 10, we’ll explore Minerals of Prayer—how consistent communication with God enriches your spirit, grounds your desires, and fortifies your walk with Him.




📌Let’s Talk

What’s one spiritual “meal” you’ve skipped lately that you need to restore? Bible reading? Consistent prayer? Fellowship? Identify it and commit to reintroducing it today.

Please kindly share your thoughts, testimonies, or questions—we grow better together.

Thank you!






Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson 

(EL-PJ God's penman)







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  1. Esi4 June 2025 at 11:03

    It is important that we nourish our spirit with God's word to grow stronger in faith.

    God bless you

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