“Our Spiritual Health!” 1 Timothy 4:6-8

Who of us this morning are not more aware of what is/isn’t healthy?

…we give an enormous amount of attention to our physical health, but what about our spiritual health?

to see better how we are to care for our spiritual health Purpose: to see better how we are to care for our spiritual health

I Daily FOOD A. Christ Reveals this Food

John 5:35 “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me will never go hungry, and he who believes in Me will never be thirsty.”

“I have food to eat that you know nothing about…” John 4:32 “I have food to eat that you know nothing about…”

I Daily FOOD A. Christ Reveals This Food B. Christ is This Food

1 Peter 1:18-25 “Knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ… for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living abiding word of God…

I Fresh AIR

Luke 18:1 “Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart.”

I Fresh AIR A. Recognizes the Reality of God B. Recognizes Man’s Need for God C. Recognizes God Hears and Re- sponds to Prayer

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you…” James 4:8 “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you…”

“…He rewards those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 “…He rewards those who diligently seek Him.”

III Needed REST A. Relying on God

“Casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you.”

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My load is light.”

III Needed REST A. Relying on God B. Relying on God’s Promise

Hebrews 13:5 “Let your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, ‘I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you.’”

Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”

IV Clean SURROUNDINGS A. Environment and Its Influence B. Companions and Their Influ- ence

V Loving CARE A. Purpose Behind Local Church B. Speaks of Need for Church Homes

VI Periodical CHECKUPS A. Physical Health Requires B. Spiritual Health Requires

VII Needed EXERCISE A. Examples to Others B. Declaring Truth to Others C. Truth Defended Before All

Conclusion and Summary Paul makes clear to Timothy and to you and me, physical health is important…, but spiritual health is far more important. This is why truth matters when it comes to spiritual health. Without the Truth of God, spiritual health would be impossible.