By: Chris V I've heard tons of people say that being healthy sometimes doesn't matter as a Christian. We're in Christ and that's all that matters, right? I beg to differ. While it's most important to remember Jesus's sacrifice on the cross for us and our sins, to become sanctified through Christ in our daily lives, and glorify and serve Him with our lives, it's also important to take care of the bodies He made for us. Why? Check out the three points below. Your Body: God's Creation Your body is God's creation. In Psalm 139:14, we read "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." God created you, a person who was fearfully AND wonderfully made by the King of the Universe! His creation praises Him and screams His glory. Taking care of His creation (your body) brings glory to Him! Your Body: a Temple to God In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, it says, "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." What does this mean? As Christians, the Holy Spirit (God, which is a part of the trinity) is with us and in us, helping us grow in Christ. Our bodies are a temple (a place where someone or something is worshiped) to God. We need to take care of our bodies because they're a place of worship to God! Your Body: Bringing Glory to God As seen through the two previous points, the main reason we should take care of our bodies is to bring glory to God. When we take care of our bodies with a healthy lifestyle with the right mindset, we bring glory to God. First Corinthians 10:31 says, "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." When we take care of our bodies for God, we do it for His glory! As Christians, is there any other reason better than that? How can I live a healthy lifestyle? The first thing that needs to be done when choosing to live a healthy lifestyle is to cultivate the right mindset. What is the right mindset? Choosing to live a healthy lifestyle not because of you and your body, but because you want to glorify Christ. Again, we're told in 1 Corinthians 10:31 to do all things for the glory of God. The same thing applies to health and living a healthy lifestyle: do it for the glory of God! So, what are a couple of ways we can start to live a healthy lifestyle? Here are two ways:
Want to learn more about cultivating a healthy lifestyle through a Christian perspective? Check out a podcast episode I did a few months ago with my friend Kara on health here! Also, be sure to check out her Instagram page, @kandtheway, here for more healthy living tips from a Christian perspective! I'd love to hear from you! What are some ways you can start living a healthy lifestyle today? Let me know in the comments below!
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