HOLY
LIVING & HEALTHY LIVING
Memorise:
The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 1st
Corinthians 15:567; Read:
1st Timothy 4:6-9, Bible in one year: 2nd Chronicles
35-36, John 4:16-45
At the time of man’s creation, there was
no notion of sickness. There was indeed nothing like sickness. There was no
expectation of death either. The human body was created to be self-sustaining
through regular contact with God’s glory, and maintained by the foods provided
by God. But when man fell, he lost so much, most importantly, the sustaining
power of God’s glory. He had to begin to virtually rely on food for sustenance.
As good as food is, it is limited in its ability to keep a man healthy.
Although a daily diet of good food, vegetables, fruits and exercise is very
important to living healthy, the final result will depend largely on the
spiritual lifestyle of the fellow involved. For instance, if an individual is
born-again and living a righteous life, this healthy lifestyle will work well
for him, but if a fellow is living in sin, the result may be in bad taste. The
reason is because sin itself is a killer (James 1:15). Sin does not often kill
drastically but subtly, gradually and surely. Sin kills spiritually by sending
the sinner to Hell, and it also kills physically.
“For
the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord.”
Romans
6:23
Never underestimate the power of sin!
Believe it or not, sin serves the sinner a cup of death. Every sin an
individual commits dishes the fellow a dose of death, working against his or
her health and gradually killing him or her. Take for instance a believer who
eats the best meals but refuses to pay tithes; such a person will provoke God
to curse him. No medicine or healthy meal can cure the effects of such a curse!
Always remember that the spiritual always controls the physical. What unhealthy
meal did Miriam eat that made her leprous for seven days (Numbers 12:5-15)? She
only spoke against Moses, and that sin served her leprosy. Beloved, to
consistently live in good health, it is important you place spiritual
considerations side by side with healthy lifestyle choices. If you want to
continue in sin, you are not serious about staying healthy. While some
sicknesses are caused by poor eating habits, others are caused by sinful
indulgences or violation of divine laws. Ensure both sides are properly taken
care of. It is well with you.
Key
Point
Healthy
meals + exercises + holy living = Good health
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