Living Healthy
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Introduction:
Living a healthy life is a concept that finds its roots in the Bible, where physical well-being is often intertwined with spiritual health. The Scriptures provide guidance on maintaining a balanced lifestyle that honors God through the care of our bodies, which are considered temples of the Holy Spirit.

Biblical Foundation:
The Bible emphasizes the importance of health and well-being, both physically and spiritually. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 , Paul writes, "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." This passage underscores the responsibility of believers to care for their physical bodies as a form of worship and stewardship.

Diet and Nutrition:
Scripture provides insights into dietary practices that promote health. In Genesis 1:29 , God says, "Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the face of all the earth and every tree whose fruit contains seed. They will be yours for food." This verse highlights the provision of plant-based foods as a staple for human consumption. Additionally, the dietary laws given to the Israelites in Leviticus 11 offer principles of clean and unclean foods, which, while specific to the Old Covenant, reflect a concern for health and hygiene.

Exercise and Physical Activity:
While the Bible does not explicitly mention modern concepts of exercise, it does advocate for a lifestyle that includes physical activity. Proverbs 31:17 describes the virtuous woman: "She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong." This suggests the value of physical strength and the benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle.

Rest and Sabbath:
Rest is an essential component of living a healthy life, as demonstrated by the institution of the Sabbath. In Exodus 20:8-10 , God commands, "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God." The Sabbath provides a rhythm of work and rest, emphasizing the need for regular periods of physical and spiritual rejuvenation.

Mental and Emotional Health:
The Bible also addresses mental and emotional well-being. Philippians 4:6-7 advises, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This passage encourages believers to rely on prayer and trust in God to maintain mental peace and emotional stability.

Community and Relationships:
Healthy living is not solely an individual pursuit but involves community and relationships. Hebrews 10:24-25 states, "And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Engaging in supportive relationships and community activities contributes to overall well-being.

Conclusion:
The Bible provides a comprehensive framework for living a healthy life, integrating physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions. By following biblical principles, believers can honor God through the stewardship of their bodies and lives.
Topical Bible Verses
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
What? know you not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which you have of God, and you are not your own?
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Living as Dead
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definition, then, a man may suppose himself to be alive and healthy, when he ...
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Galatians v. 16, 17
... therefore disease and death do make havoc of us all, and the healthy nature is ... life,
we go down, death's conquered subjects, to the common grave of all living. ...
/.../arnold/the christian life/lecture viii galatians v 16.htm

Who Shall Deliver?
... is meant to be as simple and natural as breathing or working to a healthy man. ... A
true believer may still be living partly under the law, in the power of self ...
/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/chapter vii who shall deliver.htm

Carnal Christians.
... wants us not only to make confession of individual sins, but to come to the
acknowledgment that they are the sign that we are not living a healthy life,"we ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/the masters indwelling/i carnal christians.htm

The Power of Diligence
... It is a great thing to be convinced of this, that there are no mysteries about the
conditions of healthy Christian living, but that precisely the same ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the power of diligence.htm

Enoch, the Deathless
... existence. The piety of monkery is not the crown of living. It is neither
an experience of healthy joy nor of abundant fruitfulness. ...
/.../milligan/men of the bible some lesser-known/enoch the deathless.htm

A Selection from the Notices of Mr. Robertson's Sermons, and of ...
... no lukewarm, semi-religious twaddle, smacking of the Record; no proclamation of
party views or party opinions, but a broad, healthy, living, and fervent ...
/.../robertson/sermons preached at brighton/a selection from the notices.htm

Building up the Boy's Spiritual Life
... Thus the boy will be "built up in our most holy faith""the faith that
loves and serves in healthy life for the joy of living. ...
/.../alexander/the boy and the sunday school/xviii building up the boys.htm

How the Soul Attains Hearty Repentance and Gentle Pardon under the ...
... world gathers! For I must always thus living, die; thus blooming, fade; thus
youthful, grow old; thus healthy, sicken. And yet, tender ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter v how the soul.htm

As the Terrors of Imagined Suffering are Always Worse than Actual ...
... Cardinal Bonpre's sleep was not often disturbed by affrighting visions,"his methods
of daily living were too healthy and simple, and his conscience too clear ...
//christianbookshelf.org/corelli/the master-christian/iv as the terrors of.htm

Resources
What is the meaning of living for Jesus? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible say about having a living will? | GotQuestions.org

What is the Living Church of God, and what are their beliefs? | GotQuestions.org

Living: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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