The battle for your eternity begins in your mind. Every day, you're being shaped by the voices you allow to feed your spirit—but are these voices leading you closer to Christ or deeper into deception?
In this challenging episode, we expose the subtle dangers of consuming the wrong spiritual nourishment in these last days. False teachers don't always appear threatening; the most dangerous ones come "disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves" (Matthew 7:15). They speak from pride instead of wisdom, from wounds instead of healing, or from rebellion instead of righteousness—and their words slowly transform you in ways you might not recognize until it's too late.
We identify eight unmistakable signs that you're being fed spiritual junk food: justifying sin rather than fleeing from it, resisting biblical correction, craving emotional experiences over Scripture, prioritizing acceptance over obedience, rejecting godly authority, becoming casual about holiness, growing skeptical of true spiritual power, and experiencing stagnation in Christlikeness. This isn't just about being right—it's about spiritual survival.
True discernment isn't paranoia; it's clarity that comes through intentional spiritual disciplines. We provide a practical battle plan: daily Scripture immersion, specific prayer for wisdom, walking in humility, staying connected to believers, and testing every message against God's Word. As 1 Corinthians 10:21 warns, "You cannot drink from the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too." You must choose your table wisely, because what fills you will form you, and what forms you will determine your eternity.
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