• Find a Church
  • Add a Church
Church.org is the number one resource in connecting with your local faith based community.
Church.org
  • Home
  • Featured
    • Churches
    • Prayer Requests
    • Daily Bible Verses
  • Family & Personal
  • Faith & Spirituality
  • Daily Worship
  • Health & Wellness
  • Home
  • Featured
    • Churches
    • Prayer Requests
    • Daily Bible Verses
  • Family & Personal
  • Faith & Spirituality
  • Daily Worship
  • Health & Wellness
What the Bible Says about Living the Healthiest Lifestyle Possible

What the Bible Says about Living the Healthiest Lifestyle Possible

2022-10-21T08:42:46-07:00
By 0 Comments

The Bible makes it clear that believers are meant to care for both their spirits and their bodies. Paul clearly states in 1 Corinthians 3 that believers are the “temple of God” as God’s Spirit dwells in them. He later states in 1 Corinthians 6 that believers should “glorify God in the body and spirit” as both belong to God.

What Does a Healthy, Bible-Based Physical Lifestyle Look Like?

Each person is an individual, which means that what constitutes healthy living for one person may not be a good option for another individual. Age, state of health, physical circumstances, and a host of other factors come into play when creating a healthy lifestyle plan. Even so, the following pointers can apply to people of all ages and walks of life.

Eating Right

  • Eat a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid processed foods and foods with a high sugar content.
  • Drink at least eight cups of water a day. Water not only keeps the body hydrated but also removes toxins. Avoid sugary beverages such as soda.
  • Drink alcohol in moderation, or not at all. Alcohol isn’t evil in itself, after all, Jesus Himself made wine as His first miracle. However, those who have problems with alcoholism, are taking medications, and/or are struggling to lose weight may want to abstain.
  • Avoid crash diets or fast weight loss schemes. While being overweight is bad for one’s health, crash dieting is counterproductive as it deprives the body of needed nutrients while lowering
  • metabolic rates to make it difficult or even impossible to shed pounds in the future.

Exercise

  • Each person should choose a healthy form of exercise is line with his or her health and abilities. Consulting a doctor before starting a new exercise program is important, especially if one has a health condition and/or has not exercised regularly for some time.
  • It is advisable to exercise at least three days a week, for at least a half-hour at a time. Ideally, one will want to make time to exercise every day.

Sleep

  • The average adult needs at least seven hours of sleep each night. Getting enough sleep at night not only keeps the body healthy but also reduces stress.
  • Make time before bed to relax in order to get a good night’s sleep. Avoid stressful conversations, TV shows, or intense novels before bed. Instead, use the time to talk with a loved one, read the Bible or a devotional book, or pray.

What Does a Healthy, Bible-Based Spiritual Lifestyle Look Like?

The spiritual aspect of a healthy lifestyle cannot be ignored. Caring for the body without caring for the spirit is like cleaning the outside of the house while leaving the inside dirty. Following are some ways to keep the spirit strong and healthy.

Positive Attitude

  • Fear and worry cause not only spiritual health problems but also physical ones. That’s why the Bible repeatedly tells us, “Fear not”.
  • Believers are also repeatedly instructed to praise the Lord and think positive thoughts. Doing so not only reduces stress and worry but also benefits overall physical health and well-being.

Care for Others

The Golden Rule makes it clear that believers are meant to treat others as they would like to be treated. Jesus emphasized this point in Matthew 22 when he stated that “all the law and the prophets” could be summed up in the commandments to love God and love others.

Caring for others is an integral part of a healthy, Bible-based lifestyle. There are many ways to put this command into practice, including:

  • Take time with family members to let them know they are loved, valued, and appreciated
  • Volunteer to help the less fortunate
  • Make financial contributions to needy, worthy causes
  • Offer to help family members and friends as needed. A car ride for an infirm neighbor, an offer to take on some extra work for a busy colleague, or babysitting a friend’s child as needed are small yet meaningful acts of kindness that can have a lasting impact on the beneficiaries.

The Bible makes it clear that believers are to try to live the healthiest lifestyle possible. At the same time, the definition of such a lifestyle is vastly different from a secular one as it involves not only caring for the body but also caring for the spirit by living in accordance with Jesus’ teachings.

It will take time, work, and sacrifice to reach this goal, but the end result is sure to be worth it. A healthy, Bible-based lifestyle makes for a life well-lived, one that a person can look back on without regrets.

Share this post

Facebook Twitter Email Tumblr Reddit WhatsApp
Subscribe
Connect with
Login
I allow to create an account
When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account.
DisagreeAgree
Notify of
guest

I allow to create an account
When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account.
DisagreeAgree
guest

0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Related Posts

Feeling God's Presence In Pain & Suffering

Feeling God’s Presence In Pain & Suffering

Feeling God's presence in your life is a wonderful thing, but there may...

Read More
Looking-At-The-World-In-A-Positive-Light

Looking At The World In a Positive Light

Some situations are just difficult. They might come from a medical diagnosis, financial...

Read More
God's word

God’s Word Tells Us We Can Overcome Worry. Here’s How.

Worry has a knack for worming its way into even the most joyful...

Read More
10 Habits to Increase Self-Confidence While Remaining Humble

10 Habits to Increase Self-Confidence While Remaining Humble

Is it possible to be confident without being proud and self-centered? With faith,...

Read More

Subscribe to our Newsletter



Articles

  • Mapping Out Your Personal Path to Christian Growth
    Mapping Out Your Personal Path to Christian Growth
  • Learning to Listen Developing Good Habits for Hearing from God
    Learning to Listen: Developing Good Habits for Hearing from God
  • Networking for the Purpose of Strengthening Your Faith
    Networking for the Purpose of Strengthening Your Faith
  • Exploring Practices That Support Living a Faithful Lifestyle
    Exploring Practices That Support Living a Faithful Lifestyle
  • Cultivating Your Spiritual Leadership Skills
    Cultivating Your Spiritual Leadership Skills
  • Empowering Yourself Through Prayer and Meditation
    Empowering Yourself Through Prayer and Meditation
  • How to Connect With God on a Regular Basis
    How to Connect With God on a Regular Basis
  • Navigating Through Difficult Times by Living Out Your Faith
    Navigating Through Difficult Times by Living Out Your Faith

Find a Church
Add a Church
Write For Us

Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Membership Agreement
Contact Us

Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

Church.org provides this information as a service and is not affiliated with, or endorses any particular church or religious organization.
Church.org is a 501c3 nonprofit, registered in the US, registration number: 81-2757858

© 2023 Church.org - 8156 Interport Blvd Suite 1, Englewood, CO 80112 - Phone: 303-785-7955

wpDiscuz