"Christian And Overweight? That's Not
God's Plan!"
By Dr. Frank B. Smoot, MA, DD
Fact #1: More than 80% of Americans are Christians.
Fact #2: Some 74% of Americans are now overweight, and almost 25%
are clinically obese. In fact, obesity is now the Number One U.S. health
problem.
Fact #3: A shocking 96% of all weight loss efforts end in
failure.
Conclusion: There are countless millions of overweight Christians
struggling and failing at weight loss. Can this possibly be what God
intended for His children?
Absolutely not! And if we knew who we really were -- who God created us
to be -- no Christian would let his or her body fall into such a
wretched and ungodly condition.
God makes it clear from the start (Genesis 1) that we're created in His
own image. That alone should be reason enough to take excellent care of
ourselves.
He also created us body, mind/soul, and spirit, and these are His three
precious, priceless gifts to us. But are we treating them with the
reverence they deserve? Scales and mirrors in millions of Christian
homes tell the sad truth.
Of course, many Christians claim that "God cares about our spirit, not
our flesh." Tragically, this becomes a convenient excuse to put all your
attention on your spirit -- while your body goes to hell in a
hand-basket!
What does God say about our bodies? 1 Corinthians 6:19 makes His
position clear:
What? know ye not that your body is the temple
of the Holy Ghost
which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye
are not your own?
Not only is your body God's temple, it really isn't even yours. You're
just the "caretaker."
Is your temple a fitting home for God these days?
Or is it in need of some serious renovation?
...these dreamers pollute their own bodies...
(Jude 1:8)
God wants you to be healthy!
...for I am the LORD, who heals you. (Exodus
15:26)
He wants you to have it all!
...it is your Father's good pleasure to give
you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)
Don't you think "having it all" includes having a fit and healthy body
to house the mind and spirit God was good enough to give you?
The key to godly self-care is see yourself as He sees you -- as the
divine creation you truly are.
Once you do, you will automatically begin to treat yourself with the
love and care that God's most magnificent creation -- you -- truly
deserves. And you will become thinner, healthier, and happier because of
it!
Peace be with you,
Dr.
Frank
If
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proven to work, you can get full details
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2005 Dr. Frank B. Smoot, MA, DD
Weight
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