Growing in Spiritual Health
Pastor Peter Gowesky
How is your spiritual health?
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” —-John 10:10
Spiritual health is
“The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.” —-1 Timothy 4:1-5
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” —-Philippians 1:3-6
“Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe.” —-1 Timothy 4:7-10
Pt. 1
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” —-1 John 1:9
“Command and teach these things. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” —-1 Timothy 4:11-12
Pt. 2 Set the
“Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” —-1 Timothy 4:15-16
Pt. 3 Stay the
