Do you take the trash out at your house on a regular basis? Or is that somebody else’s job? Have you ever had a pile-up of junk and stuff that needs to be thrown out? Realistically, keeping up with trash, junk, and stuff is part of living well. This is true for your inner person, too. I’m excited to get into this content.
How high is your tolerance for junk that piles up in your home? How much stuff can you put up with before you just dump it all in a box and head for Good Will or a trash deposit?
Incidentally, did you know junk and stuff piles up in your heart and mind? It can get pretty cluttered. Plus, it’s hard to navigate through all the piles. You know, it looks awful. Sometimes, the aroma it leaves in your life is pretty bad.
All that clutter inside your heart and mind affects your spirit, your perspective, and your ability to manage each day. Additionally, it interferes with living an Alive and Active Life.
You were created to be successful in practical ways each day. However, that means you must manage your life. So, get rid of junk and stuff that clutters your soul.
Have you ever wondered what to get rid of and what to keep? Especially when it comes to the unseen things of your heart and mind. Some of those things can be confusing to manage.
Subsequently, let’s explore what Scriptures teaches to get rid of and what to keep. God helps clear things up by giving practical help. He wants you to keep good stuff and nurture it to:
Simultaneously, He wants you to get rid of the bad junk. Just chuck it.
But truly, how do you know which is which?
Thankfully, God always provides everything you need for life and godliness. (2 Pet. 1:3) Here are a couple of passages that give great advice on junk and stuff.
Interestingly, Eph. 4:30-31 says, “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”
This tells you what junk and stuff to get rid of.
So what’s the list of junk to get rid of?
