In many countries, childhood obesity is at an all-time high. A major
culprit in such unhealthy weight gain is poor eating habits and junk food.
The term junk food refers to items that taste good but lack
nutritional value and are often very high in calories and fat. Chips, soft
drinks, candy bars, cookies, and many meals purchased at fast-food restaurants
fit these criteria.
To be spiritually healthy, we have to avoid “spiritual junk food” as
well. Some religious teachers proclaim “a different gospel” (Gal. 1:6), ranging
from health-and-wealth to a counterfeit spirituality. And some Christian music
and books also contain false teaching. Taking in this kind of “food” may seem
to satisfy spiritual hunger, but it will not lead to spiritual health.
Hebrews warns us: “Do not be carried about with various and strange
doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace” (Heb. 13:9).
False teaching is detrimental to our health and is not profitable, because it
cannot cleanse from sin nor give power for spiritual growth. But biblical
content that is based upon grace and truth does both.
Avoid “spiritual junk food” and instead feast on God’s Word to promote your spiritual health.
