Being a good steward scripture9/14/2023 ![]() ![]() Eating right and exercising is at the heart of being a good steward of your body. Yes, we have to start by talking about physical fitness. While some of these methods to obtain a healthy body may be legitimate, Scripture calls us to another method of healthy living. In our culture, we can get overloaded with articles that promise “Your Healthiest Life Now” and ads showing amazing body transformations. Your body is God’s, to be cared for as he demands, to be committed to his service.” But we are the representatives of this money, called to be good stewards, and prayerfully spending, saving, and giving in a responsible manner.Ĭhallies writes, “Your body is not your own. ![]() As Christians, we know that our finances do not belong to us God has the rights to everything we have. Pastor and blogger Tim Challies writes that our bodies are like our finances. But this is not an excuse to let our working bodies fall into disrepair. Our bodies were not designed to work forever. This will happen to all of us, to a degree. We realize that we cannot open jars as easily as we once could, and find ourselves out of breath at the top of a flight of stairs. We find that the hamburgers that we once ate with gusto now cause us to gain wait and give us heartburn. As we get older, our bodies slowly deteriorate. Lord willing, the aging process will happen to everyone. For some, this pain is not a result of disease or illness, but just a matter of age. The hot pack helps soothe the pain, but I am reminded that many people cope with pain more severe than this on a daily basis. ![]() At nearly six months pregnant, my swollen belly is putting constant strain on my back, resulting in continuous back pain. Today I am writing with a hot pack on my back, as I struggle to get comfortable in my computer chair. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply.AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |