Part 1 of the Spirit, Soul and the Body series examined the spiritual ‘organs’ God has provided to us within our “Inner Man“. This article examines how God has stated in scripture what the dietary needs of Our Inner Man represent.
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes
All living creatures on Earth that God has made require food to not only grow into maturity, but to prevent from dying. This is because any shortage of food leads to starvation and death. The same goes for the human soul, which needs an appropriate spiritual diet for our Inner Man to grow and to thrive.
Key Takeaways
- This article examines the dietary needs of our Inner Man and highlights its importance for spiritual growth.
- Christians must regularly ‘feed’ their Inner Man on God’s word to prevent spiritual starvation.
- The dietary needs vary by maturity stages: ‘Babes,’ ‘Little Children,’ and ‘Strong Young Men’ require different spiritual nourishment.
- Feeding the Inner Man correctly protects against spiritual dangers and promotes growth in faith.
- The article encourages Christians to assess their current spiritual diet and consider their growth progression.
“… but though OUR OUTWARD [physical] MAN perish [through ageing], yet THE INWARD [spiritual] MAN is renewed day by day [by feeding upon God's words].” (2 Cor 4:16)“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in THE INNER MAN;” (Eph 3:16)Continue reading “The Dietary Needs of Our ‘Inner Man’”
