No more diet and exercise ;) Music to my ears, unfortunately, that isn’t really what Pastor Bob was saying in these two chapters.
First, let’s start with how awesome our God is. He is the one who created us. If we believe He created us then why would we doubt the fact that He would provide a way for our bodies to heal themselves? This ability proves that sickness is not His will for us.
Chapter 2 covers four healing points:
Sickness comes from Satan
Creation shows God’s attitude towards sickness
Our bodies are made in God’s image
God’s nature is healing
The very first passover and now communion is a reminder that Jesus’ death, burial & resurrection provided not only salvation but healing. He heals spirit, soul, and body. “When we were born again, we ate all of Jesus and every one of His perfect parts.” - p. 37
Chapter 3, Pastor Bob explains that your health is not about diet and exercise, it is about what’s in your heart. Remember, “for out of it flows the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23)
“for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
Righteousness is freedom from original sin and a walk of daily holiness. Peace is the result of salvation and daily growth in God’s Word. Joy is a life of praise, worship, and living with the expectation of God’s deliverance from all of life’s problems. These three do more to keep you in health than examining product labels.
He goes on to cover several things that bring health:
A good attitude
Trust and praise in God’s plan for your future
Freedom from strife in the home
Telling the truth
Encouraging words from others
Peace
Submission and honor toward leadership
All of it has a place, your spiritual health will always affect your physical health!
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