5 Bible Verses About Healthy Living
Scriptures tell us that our bodies are not ours but are the temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). Being so, we have the responsibility to take care of it so it will be in tip-top shape in order to serve God and do His will (verse 20). This means we have to take care of our health.
The ongoing health craze is not only meant for men working hard for that six-pack abs or for women who are preparing for that perfect beach body in time for summer. It also applies to Christians but with the objective of honoring God. Here are five verses to inspire you to exercise and eat right.
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31)
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"Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security." (Jeremiah 33:6)
"I can do all things through Him who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13)
"Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Make level paths for your feet so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed." (Hebrews 12:12–13)
"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore, I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
