Spiritual Anorexia Amos 8:9-11. 9 "And it shall come to pass in that day," says the Lord GOD, "That I will make the sun go down at noon, And I will darken.

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Spiritual Anorexia Amos 8:9-11

9 "And it shall come to pass in that day," says the Lord GOD, "That I will make the sun go down at noon, And I will darken the earth in broad daylight; 10 I will turn your feasts into mourning, And all your songs into lamentation; I will bring sackcloth on every waist, And baldness on every head; I will make it like mourning for an only son, And its end like a bitter day. 11 "Behold, the days are coming," says the Lord GOD, "That I will send a famine on the land, Not a famine of bread, Nor a thirst for water, But of hearing the words of the LORD. Amos 8:9-11

anorexia nervosa

Psychiatric disorder

anorexia nervosa Psychiatric disorder Inability to see true body image

anorexia nervosa Psychiatric disorder Inability to see true body image Increasing problem in the US

anorexia nervosa Psychiatric disorder Inability to see true body image Increasing problem in the US Number of cases doubled since 1970

anorexia nervosa Psychiatric disorder Inability to see true body image Increasing problem in the US Number of cases doubled since 1970 Disorder begins at age 14-18

anorexia nervosa Psychiatric disorder Inability to see true body image Increasing problem in the US Number of cases doubled since 1970 Disorder begins at age A very dangerous disorder

anorexia nervosa Psychiatric disorder Inability to see true body image Increasing problem in the US Number of cases doubled since 1970 Disorder begins at age A very dangerous disorder Very high rate of mortality (death)

anorexia nervosa Psychiatric disorder Inability to see true body image Increasing problem in the US Number of cases doubled since 1970 Disorder begins at age A very dangerous disorder Very high rate of mortality (death) Serious long-term health effects

The Actual Picture

The Actual Picture The Perceived Picture

"spiritual" anorexia nervosa Psychiatric disorder Inability to see true body image Increasing problem in the US Number of cases doubled since 1970 Disorder begins at age A very dangerous disorder Very high rate of mortality (death) Serious long-term health effects

Physical Food Physical food is the "fuel" which allows the body to function. Measure the food eaten and digested to determine physical anorexia.

Physical Food Physical food is the "fuel" which allows the body to function. Measure the food eaten and digested to determine physical anorexia. Spiritual Food Spiritual food is the "fuel" which allows the body to function spiritually. Measure the "food" eaten and digested to determine spiritual anorexia.

11 "Behold, the days are coming," says the Lord GOD, "That I will send a famine on the land, Not a famine of bread, Nor a thirst for water, But of hearing the words of the LORD.” Amos 8:11 His Word—Our Spiritual Food

8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Psalm 34:8 His Word—Our Spiritual Food

103 How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103 His Word—Our Spiritual Food

27 "Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him."John 6:27 His Word—Our Spiritual Food

2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby. 1 Peter 2:2 His Word—Our Spiritual Food

2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby. 1 Peter 2:2 1 As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for You, O God. Ps. 42:1 His Word—Our Spiritual Food

17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Rom. 10:17 Importance of that Spiritual Food

17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Rom. 10:17 4 And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.1 John 5:4 Importance of that Spiritual Food

17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Rom. 10:17 4 And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.1 John 5:4 This is the faith that brings victory over:

17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Rom. 10:17 4 And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.1 John 5:4 This is the faith that brings victory over: Guilt over the past

17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Rom. 10:17 4 And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.1 John 5:4 This is the faith that brings victory over: Guilt over the past Sins you are struggling against

17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Rom. 10:17 4 And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.1 John 5:4 This is the faith that brings victory over: Guilt over the past Sins you are struggling against Satan's attacks against your family

17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Rom. 10:17 4 And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.1 John 5:4 This is the faith that brings victory over: Guilt over the past Sins you are struggling against Satan's attacks against your family Unknown future events

Eternal Life from Start to Finish

Believe John 8:24

Eternal Life from Start to Finish Believe John 8:24 RepentActs 17:30

Eternal Life from Start to Finish Believe John 8:24 RepentActs 17:30 Confess FaithRom. 10:9

Eternal Life from Start to Finish Believe John 8:24 RepentActs 17:30 Confess FaithRom. 10:9 Be BaptizedMark 16:16

Eternal Life from Start to Finish Believe John 8:24 RepentActs 17:30 Confess FaithRom. 10:9 Be BaptizedMark 16:16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

Eternal Life from Start to Finish Believe John 8:24 RepentActs 17:30 Confess FaithRom. 10:9 Be BaptizedMark 16:16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom Be FaithfulRev. 2:10