What does the Bible say about healthcare?
The Bible does not address healthcare directly and of course says nothing about socialized medicine or other political issues related to modern healthcare. But the Bible is definitely pro-health and encourages us to take care of our bodies. Our bodies are creations of God and, for the believer, temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians…
What does the Bible say about eating junk food?
Junk food! Yummy junk food! For many people, chips, soda, candy, and cake are the four basic food groups. Junk food fills us up but contributes little to the health of our bodies. Nearly 40 percent of Americans are overweight, and 33 percent are considered obese, primarily due to the prevalence of junk food diets.…
What does the Bible say about health?
Good health is something we take for granted—until we start to lose it. When our health takes a downturn, we quickly begin to question our habits and diet. God has designed the human body so that it is a finely tuned instrument that is the most resilient on earth. It can endure fractures and adhesions,…
What does the Bible say about healing?
Isaiah 53:5, which is then quoted in 1 Peter 2:24, is a key verse on healing, but it is often misunderstood and misapplied. “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.” The word translated…
How should a Christian view weight loss?
While nothing in the Bible specifically addresses obesity and weight loss, there is much in God’s Word about the importance of our health and of taking care of our bodies. God warns us against gluttony. In the Old Testament God gave specific instructions about what His people, the Israelites, were to eat (Deuteronomy 14:1–21). Most…
Should a Christian participate in Zumba?
Zumba is a popular fitness and dance program that is held in gyms, community centers, and even some churches. How should a Christian react to Zumba? Should we participate? First, it is important to understand that exercise is beneficial to the body (1 Corinthians 6:19–20). There is nothing wrong with exercise programs, in and of…
What is the Christian view of Pilates?
Pilates (pronounced pih-lah’-tiz) is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates (1880-1967), a German gymnast, diver and body-builder. Pilates called his method “Contrology,” because he believed his method uses the mind to control the muscles. The program focuses on the core muscles, those that surround the spine and internal…
Should a Christian exercise?
As with many things in life, there are extremes in the area of exercise. Some people focus entirely on spirituality, to the neglect of their physical bodies. Others focus so much attention on the form and shape of their physical bodies that they neglect spiritual growth and maturity. Neither of these indicates a biblical balance.…