The Battle for Your Attention Is a Battle for Your Soul
The Battle for Your Attention Is a Battle for Your Soul
Distraction is one of the enemy’s most effective strategies. The statistics on biblical illiteracy are not just numbers; they are a warning sign of a deeper spiritual struggle. When we allow our days to be filled with noise, entertainment, and endless scrolling, we slowly drift from the source of life. The enemy knows that if he can keep us from God’s Word, he can keep us from the strength, wisdom, and transformation that only God can give.
It is easy to substitute comfort for truth, or to let the urgent crowd out the important. But spiritual growth requires vigilance and intentionality. Making space for God’s Word is not just a good habit; it is a matter of spiritual survival. The foundation of a vibrant faith is built on a steady diet of Scripture, not on the fleeting distractions of the world.
Hosea 4:6 (KJV): “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.”
Reflection: What is one distraction you can set aside today to make intentional space for God’s Word in your life?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link below:
https://www.mbcpb.org/media
Distraction is one of the enemy’s most effective strategies. The statistics on biblical illiteracy are not just numbers; they are a warning sign of a deeper spiritual struggle. When we allow our days to be filled with noise, entertainment, and endless scrolling, we slowly drift from the source of life. The enemy knows that if he can keep us from God’s Word, he can keep us from the strength, wisdom, and transformation that only God can give.
It is easy to substitute comfort for truth, or to let the urgent crowd out the important. But spiritual growth requires vigilance and intentionality. Making space for God’s Word is not just a good habit; it is a matter of spiritual survival. The foundation of a vibrant faith is built on a steady diet of Scripture, not on the fleeting distractions of the world.
Hosea 4:6 (KJV): “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.”
Reflection: What is one distraction you can set aside today to make intentional space for God’s Word in your life?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link below:
https://www.mbcpb.org/media
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