1. 2019 Theme
Lights in a Dark World
Philippians 2:15

2. Your Physical Health (2)
Examples in Every Area

3. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Previously
Most could do a little better taking care of ourselves
Dealing with something we need – food, rest, etc. And things not necessarily wrong within themselves
But there are choices to consider

4. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Previously
We also noted how blessed we are
We are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139)
We also noted there are areas we have no control (such as age)
But are there areas we CAN control?

5. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Previously
We noted how our health can affect our influence - Limited abilities - Diminished energy - Redirected resources - Our disposition toward others - Possibly hinder others as they make bad decisions

6. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Passages and principles
1 Timothy 4:7-8
Exercise yourself toward godliness – work out (cf. a gymnasium) to be reverent before God
Bodily exercise profits little. It DOES profit!
Psalm 139:14
This is a contrast.

7. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Passages and principles
1 Timothy 4:7-8
Cf. 1 Timothy 5:23 Timothy told to take care of himself
1 Thessalonians 4:4, each one possess his vessel in sanctification and honor
3 John 2, prosper in all things and be in health…

8. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Passages and principles
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit
Warning against fornication
“You are not your own” – we belong to God
Paul’s point – keep your body pure. Does this apply?

9. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Passages and principles
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
An analogy to athletes preparing for competition
We discipline our bodies, temperate
Self-control – 2 Peter 1:6, Galatians 5:23, Acts 24:25, etc.
How much poor health around us is a matter of a lack of self-control?

10. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Passages and principles
Learn Moderation
Avoiding extremes. Just enough.
When we have self-control, much of what we do is in moderation

11. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Passages and principles
Learn Moderation
Consider modesty – 1 Timothy 2:9 – moderation here means sensible or thoughtful, what is best
The text actually addresses OVERdressing. We know about UNDERdressing. Moderation is how to apply this

12. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Passages and principles
Learn Moderation
Moderation is key to taking care of ourselves – physically, and even spiritually. We need balance
Typically, a little bit of good things is fine
Proverbs 25:16, 27

13. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Passages and principles
Learn Contentment
Many problems caused by a lack of contentment
Just enough - Proverbs 30:8-9
Philippians 4:11-12

14. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Passages and principles
1 Corinthians 10:31
Do all to the glory of God. While dealing with liberties, the point is, whatever we do, it should be to the glory of God

15. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Passages and principles
Galatians 6:7-8
Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap
Many of our problems as a nation are consequences of what we have sown – spiritually and physically
When we don’t take care of ourselves, there are consequences

16. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Passages and principles
Galatians 6:7-8
We will not receive miracles today. We cannot mess up our lives and expect God to supernaturally clean it up
However, because of how we are made, many things can be repaired or improved. BUT it might be costly!

17. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Sinful behaviors
Sloth and laziness
An unwillingness to work at something. Unproductive.
Proverbs 6: Thessalonians 3:10-11 Hebrews 6:11-12 – show the same diligence and do not become sluggish

18. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Sinful behaviors
Addiction
Something that controls and consumes you. Almost always used negatively and does damage. Sometimes, CLOSE TO impossible to overcome
2 Peter 2:19
Philippians 3:18-19 – whose god is their belly
1 Corinthians 6:12

19. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Sinful behaviors
Gluttony
The excess consumption of foods. Associated with drunkenness
Deuteronomy 21:20 Proverbs 23:20-21 cf. Matthew 11:19 Proverbs 25:16, 27
This not just about enjoying a hearty meal. It is excess, overindulgence

20. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Dealing with our health concerns
Examination
Always begins with examination.
2 Corinthians 13:5

21. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Dealing with our health concerns
Examination must lead to action
Knowledge is meaningless, if we do not apply it.

22. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Dealing with our health concerns
Don’t give up
Overcoming unhealthy lifestyles is NOT easy.
But you CAN do it!
Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 10:36-39

23. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Dealing with our health concerns
Make up your mind!
Until we DECIDE to change things, we will do nothing, OR not diligently work at it.
Decide – Luke 15:17-19, 1 Kings 18:21, Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 30:19 – choose life!

24. Examples in every area Your Physical Health (2)
Dealing with our health concerns
How is your mind?
Mental health is another concern! Often related to our physical decisions
Philippians 4:8

25. How is your health?
Examples in Every Area