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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