Boost

Cold and flu season is upon us!  It’s the time of year we typically boost our physical immunity to ward-off [as one of my girls puts it] the nasties.  Equally important, Believers should increase their spiritual immunity to sin’s unrelenting attacks.  Scripture tells us to “above all else, guard your heart” (Proverbs 4:23), and this 24-7 task involves more than just soaking in the Word of God: it includes avoiding septic spiritual germs.  In her book, Holiness – The Heart God Purifies, Nancy Leigh DeMoss writes: I am not (and never will be) so “spiritual” as to be immune to ... sin. Alarmingly, many Christians don’t see the impact on their hearts of their entertainment choices!  The influence of the movies and television shows we watch, the books and magazines we read, and the music we listen to either boost or weaken our spiritual health.  That’s why God said in Romans 13:14, “make no provision for the flesh to gratify its desires.” With unrelenting due diligence, we are to be intentional in our choices to increase in spiritual strength.  Consider today how you will be obedient unto Christ, and weather sin’s open season on your heart!