What does the Bible say about physical health?
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The Bible teaches that physical health is a good gift from God, to be received with gratitude and stewarded for his glory, though it is not our highest good or a guarantee of godliness. Because believers belong to Christ, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 calls us to honor God with our bodies rather than use them selfishly. Scripture commends wise care, gladness, moderation, nourishing provision, and prayer, as seen in Proverbs 17:22, Genesis 1:29, and 3 John 1:2. Yet 1 Timothy 4:8 places bodily training beneath godliness, which holds promise for this life and the life to come. In sickness and strength alike, Christians offer themselves to God and seek to glorify him in all they do (Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:31).
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- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
[19] Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, [20] for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
- 3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.
- 1 Timothy 4:8
For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value for all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.
- 1 Corinthians 3:17
If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God's temple is holy, which you are.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- Proverbs 17:22
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, But a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
- Genesis 1:29
God said, "Behold, I have given you every herb yielding seed, which is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree, which bears fruit yielding seed. It will be your food.
- Exodus 15:26
and he said, "If you will diligently listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, and will do that which is right in his eyes, and will pay attention to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you, which I have put on the Egyptians; for I am Yahweh who heals you."
- 1 Corinthians 6:20
for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
- Romans 12:1-2
[1] Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. [2] Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
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