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  A FOOTBALL TO BE KICKED FROM MAN TO MAN
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of feasting on the Word of
God and communion with the Lord Jesus, rather than quibbling and
debating over religious controversies.

Topics: "The Word of God", "Spiritual Nourishment"
Scripture References: Psalm 119:103, Matthew 4:4, John 6:35, Hebrews 5:12, 1 Peter 2:2

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the futility of religious debates and
controversies, comparing them to two doctors arguing over food while a
farmer enjoys his meal. He encourages believers to focus on the
nourishment found in the Word of God rather than engaging in fruitless
arguments. Spurgeon highlights that while questioning Scripture can be
valuable, treating it as a mere topic for debate is irreverent. He urges
readers to study and feast on the truth of Scripture, finding joy in
communion with Jesus rather than in disputes. Ultimately, he calls for a
shift from arguing to truly consuming the spiritual food that God
provides.

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Two learned doctors were angrily disputing the nature of food, and
allowing their meal to lie untasted; while nearby, a simple farmer was
eating heartily of that which was set before him.

Just so, the religious world is full of quibblers, critics, and
debaters, who, like the doctors--argue over religious controversies,
without profit either to themselves or others. Those are far happier,
who imitate the farmer--and feed upon the Word of God, which is the true
food of the soul.

Questioning with honesty and candor is not to be condemned, when the
object is to "prove all things, and hold fast that which is good." But
to treat Scripture as if it were a football to be kicked from man to man
--is irreverence, if not worse!

Study the Word of God; lay hold upon it, and spend your time in feasting
upon precious truth! Reader, argue, if you please--but remember that
communion with the Lord Jesus gives infinitely more enjoyment than
disputing can ever afford you. Eat--don't argue!

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