When we observe the current state of health of America as a
whole we find that the nation is deteriorating rapidly. The primary barometer
is obesity. Because obesity can be linked to so many diseases and poor health
conditions, it is single handedly destroying a generation.
Paul told Timothy that though there is definitely a preeminent
need for godliness; physical training has some value as well. He also told the
Corinthian Church that their bodies were the Temple of God.
One of the problems that believers are battling is that
there has not been a true, accurate and symmetrical representation of the
Christian way of life and the responsibility associated with it from a spiritual
vs. physiological perspective. When it comes to sins against the body, such as
adultery and fornication, there is great emphasis placed on them; however, when
it comes to adequately maintaining the temple (which is our bodies), very
little is presented. A great deal of weight is given to the need to grow
spiritually, but the teaching about the responsibility to properly develop and
maintain the physical vessel.
Spirituality has been afforded great value (which it should)
while physical health and fitness has been neglected. What many fail to realize
is the fact that without a healthy body it is impossible to fully actuate your
potential and carry out God’s plan for your life. Your vessel is how God
manifests His plan here on earth. For every spiritual implication, there is a
physical action.
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| Dr. Rick Wallace |
It all begins with making the right health choices. It takes
discipline and commitment, but the Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit produces
the necessary fruit to execute the self-control necessary to fulfill all of the
requirements of being a good Christian, including properly maintaining the
temple.
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Remember Change Starts Here! ~ Dr. Rick Wallace
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