There is a distinct diet that the scriptures indicate a Christian should use to nourish themselves!

Philippians 1:27 “Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ , so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel ,”

1 Timothy 2:4 “who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth .”

This specific diet is a combination of both intake and exercise!

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete , thoroughly equipped for every good work .”

Hebrews 5:14 “But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”

 

At the time of the writings of the Apostle Paul, He would mention certain disorders that existed among brethren, by which they would pollute God's healthy regiment of righteous nourishment!

1 Timothy 1:4 “nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies , which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.”

1 Timothy 4:7 “But reject profane and old wives' fables , and exercise yourself toward godliness.”

1 Timothy 6:3-5 “If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words , from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, 5 useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.”

Titus 1:14 “not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.”

Titus 3:9 “But avoid foolish disputes , genealogies , contentions , and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.”

Just as it was at the writing of these letters of Paul, Christians today seem to disregard the written truth of God's word and have attempted to replace it; or pollute it, with foolish writings and wranglings of the unlearned and gain seekers (Da Vinci Code; gospel of Judas, and an endless array of human doctrinal theories, etc...).

Christians must correct these disorders and return to God's pure and holy word! Christians must eat in a wholesome fashion in order to avoid obesity, lethargic and unproductive behavior, and weakness. We must learn to hold fast the word of truth!

Philippians 2:12-16 “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. 14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life , so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.”

Holding fast the word of life gives every Christian the strength to recognize the futility of human wisdom and the evil subversion it causes within the body of Christ.

Eat Right and Exercise!