What a SAD Testimony So Many Christians Are Giving to the World

[The Narrow Way]

Christians should be the HEALTHIEST & HAPPIEST people in the WORLD....But sadly that isn't the case. Everyone knows that carrying extra pounds doesn't make one HEALTHY or HAPPY...yet Christians carry alot more extra pounds than those who don't claim to be Christians.

This is REALLY a STUNNING article...at least it should be!

Why is it that Christians are much more overweight than Jews or those in Eastern Religions? Probably because so many Christians have fallen for the false teaching that it doesn't matter what you eat, just ask for God's blessing over it and somehow He will turn unhealthy food into healthy food. Well, if we are honest, we'll have to admit that just isn't happening.

The part that is the most SHOCKING to me is that it's the CLERGY, the Pastors and Ministers, who are the MOST OBESE! Shouldn't they be the ones who give the BEST REPRESENTATION of Health & Happiness? To me, this speaks loudly that there is very little SELF-CONTROL amongst the CLERGY.

Have you noticed how there seems to be an almost epidemic amongst CLERGY when it comes to sexual sin? The SAME LACK of Self-Control in APPETITE carries over into SEX.

Christians should be the LEADERS, the EXAMPLES of Health & Happiness, and ESPECIALLY the CLERGY!

 

[pescador]

Christians should be the HEALTHIEST & HAPPIEST people in the WORLD....But sadly that isn't the case. Everyone knows that carrying extra pounds doesn't make one HEALTHY or HAPPY...yet Christians carry alot more extra pounds than those who don't claim to be Christians.

This is REALLY a STUNNING article...at least it should be!

Why is it that Christians are much more overweight than Jews or those in Eastern Religions? Probably because so many Christians have fallen for the false teaching that it doesn't matter what you eat, just ask for God's blessing over it and somehow He will turn unhealthy food into healthy food. Well, if we are honest, we'll have to admit that just isn't happening.

The part that is the most SHOCKING to me is that it's the CLERGY, the Pastors and Ministers, who are the MOST OBESE! Shouldn't they be the ones who give the BEST REPRESENTATION of Health & Happiness? To me, this speaks loudly that there is very little SELF-CONTROL amongst the CLERGY.

Have you noticed how there seems to be an almost epidemic amongst CLERGY when it comes to sexual sin? The SAME LACK of Self-Control in APPETITE carries over into SEX.

Christians should be the LEADERS, the EXAMPLES of Health & Happiness, and ESPECIALLY the CLERGY!

Thank you (not) for sharing this Fox News opinion piece from 9 years ago.

 

[dqhall]

Christians should be the HEALTHIEST & HAPPIEST people in the WORLD....But sadly that isn't the case. Everyone knows that carrying extra pounds doesn't make one HEALTHY or HAPPY...yet Christians carry alot more extra pounds than those who don't claim to be Christians.

This is REALLY a STUNNING article...at least it should be!

Why is it that Christians are much more overweight than Jews or those in Eastern Religions? Probably because so many Christians have fallen for the false teaching that it doesn't matter what you eat, just ask for God's blessing over it and somehow He will turn unhealthy food into healthy food. Well, if we are honest, we'll have to admit that just isn't happening.

The part that is the most SHOCKING to me is that it's the CLERGY, the Pastors and Ministers, who are the MOST OBESE! Shouldn't they be the ones who give the BEST REPRESENTATION of Health & Happiness? To me, this speaks loudly that there is very little SELF-CONTROL amongst the CLERGY.

Have you noticed how there seems to be an almost epidemic amongst CLERGY when it comes to sexual sin? The SAME LACK of Self-Control in APPETITE carries over into SEX.

Christians should be the LEADERS, the EXAMPLES of Health & Happiness, and ESPECIALLY the CLERGY!

The article stated Buddhist and Hindus are the least obese. These are vegan or vegetarian. They do not believe in killing.

I lost weight on a low fat, vegan diet. I have iodine and B-12 supplements.

Jesus spoke about a demon that came out with prayer and fasting - Matthew 17:21. People thought physiological disorders were caused by demons.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Health centers on eating habits, which is a very personal thing. Sadly most aren't concerned, or knowledgeable, about the health effects of poor eating habits.

 

[The Narrow Way]

And yet, God says, "Beloved, I wish ABOVE ALL THINGS that thou mayest prosper and BE IN GOOD HEALTH." So the subject of health is very important and should be understood by us as Christians.

 

[Freth]

I think the issue stems from a desire to remain in the world and its indulgences. To not hear the clear testimony in scripture that points to health and longevity. We should care about our health, because our life is the gift of God and we are here for a purpose. I see the lack of desire to turn away from certain things like diet as a squandering of our gift and the temple which is our body.

I noticed a long time ago that in secular society, people shrug off serious health issues as a part of life and it's always bothered me that bad habits lead to death, because of a lack of concern about health and a desire to remain indulgent.

This is something I found myself guilty of and sought to make changes in my own life. Unfortunately, it's somewhat late for me, as I have type-2 diabetes, but I have it under control, thanks to my diet.

 

[SongOnTheWind]

I really thought this thread would be about how more Christians are compromising with the world on a spiritual and moral level. These things are what have an impact on our eternal destiny. Can't take fat and calories, or lack thereof with you. God wants us to be healthy but he's more interested in the condition of our hearts than how comfortable our bodies are. The fact that more and more Christians are compromising more and more of their Christianity is the sad thing for me.

Actually, the world's food sustainability is severely compromised. It has been very deliberately sabotaged over a number of years, probably going back hundreds, by an agenda that was devised to starve the masses of nutrition. I would argue that very few people nowadays are actually healthy, as meaningful as they try to make their nutrition choices. There is so much confusion and misinformation out there - on purpose. And most of us are too naive to see that. But that's a whole other can of worms for another thread.

Sad state of affairs indeed.

But thanks be to God, who leads us in His triumph! He is going to resurrect us with new and incorruptible bodies for a reason! Hallelujah!

 

[OldWiseGuy]

And yet, God says, "Beloved, I wish ABOVE ALL THINGS that thou mayest prosper and BE IN GOOD HEALTH." So the subject of health is very important and should be understood by us as Christians.

The 'Protestant Work Ethic' doesn't lend itself to good health. Too much stress. We need to be more laid back.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

I really thought this thread would be about how more Christians are compromising with the world on a spiritual and moral level. These things are what have an impact on our eternal destiny. Can't take fat and calories, or lack thereof with you. God wants us to be healthy but he's more interested in the condition of our hearts than how comfortable our bodies are. The fact that more and more Christians are compromising more and more of their Christianity is the sad thing for me.

Actually, the world's food sustainability is severely compromised. It has been very deliberately sabotaged over a number of years, probably going back hundreds, by an agenda that was devised to starve the masses of nutrition. I would argue that very few people nowadays are actually healthy, as meaningful as they try to make their nutrition choices. There is so much confusion and misinformation out there - on purpose. And most of us are too naive to see that. But that's a whole other can of worms for another thread.

Sad state of affairs indeed.

But thanks be to God, who leads us in His triumph! He is going to resurrect us with new and incorruptible bodies for a reason! Hallelujah!

Good health takes your mind off your body so you can think more spiritually. While it is true that when ill or injured one may feel closer to God through prayer, one is of greater service when healthy.

 

[plain jayne]

Christians should be the HEALTHIEST & HAPPIEST people in the WORLD....

Your first sentence.

That's where you lost me.

The Bible does not promise happiness nor health to the Christian. Look a Job who suffered, Paul who suffered with the thorn in the flesh, the woman who bleed for 12 years, and more.

Happiness is not a Christian promise. Joy is. But those are two different things. Happiness is fleeting, based on circumstance, and cannot compare to the joy of the Lord. Jesus Christ, who for the joy set before him, endured the cross.

His joy was over those who were going to trust and believe in him.

Should people take care of themselves? Yes? But your health and happiness claim sounds more like a wealth and health gospel. That ain't the point of being a Christian.

 

[Friedrich Rubinstein]

Good health takes your mind off your body so you can think more spiritually. While it is true that when ill or injured one may feel closer to God through prayer, one is of greater service when healthy.

A right heart will lead to a healthy body. A healthy body does not lead to a right heart.

When you rest in God's peace you will not "worry-eating", nor will you starve to death because of mental issues. While a healthy body is of no use whatsoever if your heart is not right with God.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

A right heart will lead to a healthy body. A healthy body does not lead to a right heart.

When you rest in God's peace you will not "worry-eating", nor will you starve to death because of mental issues. While a healthy body is of no use whatsoever if your heart is not right with God.

God has control of your heart, you have control of your body. God can do more with a healthy person than an unhealthy one.

 

[plain jayne]

God has control of your heart, you have control of your body. God can do more with a healthy person than an unhealthy one.

Yes, people should take care of their bodies, but are you REALLY saying that God can only work with humans with no defects or sins?

 

[Friedrich Rubinstein]

God has control of your heart, you have control of your body. God can do more with a healthy person than an unhealthy one.

I don't agree with that.

 

[The Narrow Way]

Plain Jayne ...I think this Bible txt makes it very clear that HEALTH is one of the promises we can claim as Christians, IF we fulfilled the CONDITIONS. The CONDITIONS are obeying the Health Laws God has given us.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Yes, people should take care of their bodies, but are you REALLY saying that God can only work with humans with no defects or sins?

Not at all what I'm saying.

 

[honestal]

Thank you (not) for sharing this Fox News opinion piece from 9 years ago.

Is it somehow invalidated because it's 9 years old.
I doubt things have gotten any better.

(If things have gotten better, then I think it's wrong to post an article like that. But I'm certain that's not the case.)

 

[SongOnTheWind]

Good health takes your mind off your body so you can think more spiritually. While it is true that when ill or injured one may feel closer to God through prayer, one is of greater service when healthy.

Good physical health is certainly important, and it means one less thing that you have to worry about, but I think that we can all agree that spiritual health is of much more import.

"What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his own soul?"

Bless you

 

[The Narrow Way]

SongOnTheWind, do you really think HEALTH and WEALTH is in the same category? I do not. People can be very HEALTHY and not WEALTHY in this worlds good, at all.....

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Good physical health is certainly important, and it means one less thing that you have to worry about, but I think that we can all agree that spiritual health is of much more import.

"What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his own soul?"

Bless you

My point is that it is easier to serve God (by serving others) if you're not lying in a sickbed, or worse if you just don't feel good enough to be about the Lord's work.