Caring for our souls is vital because they are eternal and will live forever, unlike our physical bodies (1 Peter 1:24-25).
The importance of caring for our souls is underscored throughout Scripture, as evidenced in passages such as 1 Peter 1:24-25, which remind us that 'all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass.' The soul is the essence of our being that will endure forever, while our physical bodies are destined to perish. Therefore, neglecting the soul for the sake of physical well-being is a grave error. Instead, we must prioritize the spiritual nourishment provided through faith in Jesus Christ, prayer, and engagement with God’s Word, as our souls are in constant need of sustenance and protection from the sin that pervades our lives and the world.
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