John Mark Comer Teachings To Starve the Flesh and Feed the Spirit | Fasting E1
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Apr 22, 2022 AI Snips
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Portland's Food Culture Anecdote
- John Mark Comer describes Portland as a city obsessed with food, where people spend lavishly on eating out.
- This culture sharply contrasts with personal financial responsibility norms he was used to before moving there.
Culture's Mixed Food and Body Messages
- Our culture sends mixed messages celebrating body image ideals while promoting food excess.
- These contradictions contribute to widespread body image issues, eating disorders, shame, and low self-worth.
Fasting as Embodied Spirituality
- Humans are both body and spirit, an integrated being unlike animals or angels.
- Fasting is praying with the body to break unhealthy control by fleshly desires and draw closer to God.