Care For Your Body

2021-02-11

It's easy to ignore proper care for our bodies, but it's also easy to turn our bodies into idols. Let's unpack some Biblical principles to help us honor God with our bodies. 1. Your body isn’t worthy of your worship, but it’s worthy of your care. “View your body as an instrument, not an ornament” (Gary Thomas). 2. View exercise and eating as spiritual. I Cor 6 says, “The body is meant for the Lord.”I Cor. 10:31 says, “Whether you eat or drink, do it all for the glory of God.” 3. Make a plan – any common sense plan. ...

It's easy to ignore proper care for our bodies, but it's also easy to turn our bodies into idols. Let's unpack some Biblical principles to help us honor God with our bodies.

1. Your body isn’t worthy of your worship, but it’s worthy of your care.

“View your body as an instrument, not an ornament” (Gary Thomas).

2. View exercise and eating as spiritual.

I Cor 6 says, “The body is meant for the Lord.”
I Cor. 10:31 says, “Whether you eat or drink, do it all for the glory of God.”

3. Make a plan – any common sense plan.
4. Measure (Note Daniel).
5. Be courageous.
6. Be gentle & gracious.

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