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Wow yes !

Thank you I will start doing that 🙏🏾

👍🏾👍🏾Eddie🥰

Yeah I noticed it not just in some peers but both my leaders, it seems as if my main leader thats always been there used the verse that says whats more important is our soul as an excuse to not workout.

yes. God has given us extraordinary abilities. I believe working out is not vanity or idolatry, taking care of the temple is important, not just to the point of narcissism or obsession.

Yes we need to talk about it more, we are like tools, we should take care of ourselves, to not is not what God intended.

The body is a temple that should be cherished both physically and spiritually. This proactive neglect of pastors to ignore physically nurture is plain nonsense. The health of your body has an effect on our souls as the video points out.

I agree, our bodies are a gift from God and we should treat it as such.

@@bensisko7154 So true. I've been tooting this horn for a long time. Hopeful many more catch on

Agreed. Like I said, I've been saying this. along time. hopeful more catch on

@@ExNihiloHealth Same here. God hates that we humans abuse our bodies by not staying fit physically.

@@Globalman43 Good word. Glad others are seeing the truth on this. Keep fighting the fight :)

Exactly Todd. It's all connected. We steward our bodies to the Glory of God.

ToddGantt and don’t forget to brush your teeth! It’s just as important!!!!

@@gachapotatocookie2309 amen😂

Thank you, clear-cut and to the point!:)

Love this!

No. You don’t add words to the Bible.

@@coupdegrace7176 But you can subtract words if you're Protestant.

@@bryanwirthlin4444 you’re a silly guy. I loved that verse when I would prepare for battle in Helmand province so thanks for the sweet reminder.

1thess523 🙏🏽

I agree. I’ve been in the same boat.

Me too

And 200 isn't even much, you were on your way to having problems. I've been 230 at 5'9 and I was praying God give me strength and help me overcome my food addiction/disorder and my sloth! I was unable to breathe when I tried to tie my shoes or get up when I was on the ground doing work/cleaning etc.

Can really relate to this. I'm 38 with 2 children and single parent. I physically can't do it all and do turn to food to comfort which God's dealing with within me! It's definitely more of a challenge now than when I could train 6 days a week and only had me to consider! I used to haves abs and all before having children then being saved in 2021! Self control is a fruit of the spirit though 😂🙏 so I'll keep persevering with Christ by my side to be fitter so I can hopefully be running around with my grandchildren... If Jesus isn't back by then.

Working out is all about stewarding our bodies to the glory of God. We look better, feel better and serve God better all while fighting off disease. WIN-WIN

Burning fat is also a matter of diet, you can't out exercise a bad diet, loosing fat is as simple as calories in, calories out. You must be in a caloric deficit in order to loose fat. Let's say your body requires 2700 calories per day to function, even if you ate 2200 calories in donuts, you will loose weight. But I would not recommend that for multiple reasons, such as energy and overall health. Get enough protein, whole foods, check your calories. You got this.

Yep! It's an issue of stewarding what God has given us well.

WHy the grimace emoji? If you don't want to work out - you don't have ot. If you don't enjoy it - don't do it. Just go for a walk and eat healthy.

@mathewstovell5167 I posted that 3 years ago 😕

@@pappypeep8347 Ok fair enough,

how's your fitness now?

This comment deserves more attention

@@thedoberman9458 Much appreciated bro. I get alot of hate for spitting facts on the web. Nice to see some positive ones for a change. God bless.

Oh girl! You keep on working out! You are being a great steward of God’s temple😇. These women..... pray for them. They are hiding their shame of NOT taking care by attacking you. Not you. You have done nothing wrong. Women are prone in our culture to be jealous and envious. Warfare is not against these fleshly women. It’s them being used by the enemy to throw darts. Do not fade!! You were called by God to be as strong and focused as you are! You put on beautiful clothes and accessories unto the Lord. Just think how you are being a role model to the younger girls as well as the women who “get it.” Stop giving those Debbie downers power over you. Now read this out loud with me, in the name of Jesus and in agreement with my Christian sister, I speak against the spirits of despair that are tormenting her. In Your Word Jesus said He gave us authority over snakes and scorpions and All the powers of the enemy.! Yes!!! Hallelujah🎉. She is fighting scorpions that sting. I pray for her to put on the whole armor of God that she can withstand these attacks. Father we also pray for these women to being lukewarm and start living Your Word. I pray lastly Father, for ministering angels to attend to her wounds so that she can heal and continue to be strong. Amen and amen!!! Now get up and pray for strength everyday to continue this wonderful path. The Holy Spirit’s gotcha ❤️❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖

@@susanvineyard4034 Thank you! After I posted this I felt like sitting with it and trying to process through it. I've realized that it's something that helps me in almost every way possible (beside taking up time, but also...I pray a lot in my head when I'm working out, so not really). I think it's really easy for people who struggle with guilt to become burdened by others, and peoole who are angry tend to lash out at those who they know become hurt easily. It does seem like inactivity and gluttony are big issues in the church, and I hope that doesn't sound mean at all. I've been lazy and have fallen into gluttony as well in my life, so I have a plank in my eye if I'm passing judgment on anyone. I appreciate your comment so very much and have felt peace today like I haven't this month. I reach out and hug you virtually, and pray for you to be especially blessed and comforted in your walk with the Lord. Your uplifting prayer and message truly touched me and I'm thankful

@@chucksareforshmucks5520 love to see it

Your fitness is actually important in your everyday well-being, and I think a loving God would care about your well-being, right ? It's just as important as taking care of your spirit imo.

Don’t listen to them!! I have experienced the same thing. It’s jealousy and not from God. They are being convicted by your presence. You being fat or wearing baggy clothes is not the answer. Our bodies are temples unto the Lord and Christian fathers culture is sinful. Stay fit

I know right 🤧me too

Burgers and Pizza are good, you have to maintain a balance.

@@bensisko7154 they're not, should be avoided only 3+ times a year

@@thedoberman9458 I agree. Only use moderation. Not all burgers are unhealthy.

Please share!

Sorry brother, I just watched that before coming here and I have to say, it's quite boring and Pastor Tim talks about "redeeming time" and comparing your efforts to 200 years hence. I have two thoughts on that. 1. Redeeming time is a relative term. If a young man is wasting his life playing video games, then yes, fitness training is redeeming his time. If an obese woman is on a path to die at 50 of diabetes, then yes, fitness training is very redeeming of her time. 2. Comparing one's efforts to 200 years from now is a terrible idea. There's always a way to frame any issue or topic in a timescale that makes it irrelevant and useless. For example, why bother ministering? Or evangelizing? Or tithing? After all, at some point, Christ will return and our efforts won't have mattered much, if at all. The point is not what happens "a long time from now," but rather what Good is accomplished and what Evil is defeated on a daily basis. And that's Sermon on the Mount 101. Jesus essentially says that you should be confronting the trouble (evil) present in your daily life and not worry about mundane issues in the future (food, clothing etc,) provided you have oriented your life towards God. It's a formula. IF... you seek the Kingdom of God AND live rightly, THEN you can stop worrying and just deal with the Evil that presents itself as you go about your day. And you ought to deal with Evil as you find it. Matthew 6:33 "But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness (which means right living)" and then Matthew 6:34 applies "...do not worry about tomorrow... Each day has enough trouble (Evil) of its own."

I'm with you

Please get your back checked out. Could be a disc issue or just a pulled muscle. Do gentle stretch exercises. Swimming, cycling and walking are all good options, too. Take care.

‘So honour God with your body’

@Malcolm Bodiford exactly,

You missed the point. Joni needed physical therapy to keep her body functioning. A 99% brain damaged 18 month old needed 5 exercise sessions per day to stop his body closing down. To stimulate blood flow etc. He was mega fit.

Do what you can and be led by the spirit always.

eating healthy, stretching are some options

The Bible says to be sober minded.

@@bobbyboucher187 I'd say no sugar as it has no beneficial value other than taste. It just turns to fat. Coffee has benefits other than the little boost you get from it to wake up.

Desire Of All Nations in the quest to have a deeper experience of the universal Christ which can transform individuals and the overall culture purity codes are pretty worthless. I was being sarcastic.

Pete Howarth the Buddha was fat. Right?

robraver for clarification, are you saying Christians shouldn’t encourage each other to be healthy because Adventist’s already have a health message?

@@Cappellano Yeah, it doesn't make much sense. Particularly when you realize that SDAs have a life expectancy 6 or 7 years longer than Christians.

@@Cappellano sure, its good to not eat too much...not eat the wrong food and to respect your body. But its NOT what Christianty is about...is it.

@@GerardPerry is that a bonus?