“The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly” (15:14). As I have grown older I have realised the benefits of a healthy diet. It makes so much difference to my life to have a constant balanced and healthy intake. As a result of eating healthier I have become more sensitive to the effects of unhealthy food on my mind and body. If I gorge myself on sweets for example, I will be left feeling ill and irritable for a long time afterwards. As it is with the body so it is with the soul. A discerning heart will seek knowledge and wisdom that will build it up and enrich it. Conversely, it is very easy to feed your heart with junk. There is a lot of quick-fix junk food being offered to us through the various media platforms. Most popular media is like a bag of mixed lollies; it is sweet but really bad for you. The content of our media intake may not be overtly wrong in a moral sense, but it might nevertheless be unhealthy. So, choose carefully what you listen to and watch. Focus on that which edifies and equips you for living the life God has called you to live. You might listen, read and watch content that is innocent enough, but it might fill your time so that none is left for the food that your soul needs. As your parents probably told you, don’t ruin your appetite! Leave plenty of space for the healthy content. Read the Bible and imbibe content that enriches your soul and expands your wisdom and discernment.
Reflect on your intake and set some new patterns for yourself.
Read Proverbs 15:14-25
