HEALTHFUL LIVING

SUNDAY, 17TH SEPTEMBER, 2023.

Author: PASTOR DR. SAMUEL AYORINDE

TOPIC: HEALTHFUL LIVING

MEMORIZE: “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31.

SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Timothy 2:9, 10

““In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.”

EXPOSITION:

Natural healing–natural living is God’s preventive medicine living according to the laws of nature and obtaining the eight essentials of good health listed above will prevent a vast amount of illness. When these laws are violated or when illness overtakes us, we should rely primarily on the natural remedies God has provided – such as: water for internal and external cleanliness, rest for regaining strength and for giving the body resistance, herbal teas, a light diet, fresh air, exercise, and other natural means. 

Dress–modesty and propriety are the rules of humility and love 1 Corinthians 10:31 “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Whatever is done includes how we dress. This principle applies to both men and women. at all times our apparel should be healthful and an honor to God. “A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman's garment, for all who do so are an abomination to the LORD your God.” Deuteronomy 22:5. Women should not wear men’s clothing, nor should men wear women’s clothing. 

Modesty will guide our choice of apparel.  “In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.” 1 Timothy 2:9, 10. Articles of clothing to be avoided include: dresses which do not cover the knees while standing or sitting and also the other extreme, those that trail on the floor, low necklines, low backs, sleeveless clothing, transparent materials, tight apparel, and unhealthful and ill-fitting footwear. Following fashion is a fruitless endeavor. “Do not let your adornment be merely outward--arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-- rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands,” 1 Peter 3:3-5. 

Simplicity and godliness are beautiful in God’s sight. Thus, the Christian will avoid jewelry and loud, showy apparel. “Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith?” Luke 12:27-28. The flowers are a good example of the beauty God loves. “Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him? But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her; for her hair is given to her for a covering.” 1 Corinthians 11:14, 15. The Lord intends there to be a clear distinction between men and women. “Daughters of the heavenly King, members of the royal family, will feel a burden of responsibility to attain to a higher life, that they may be brought into close connection with heaven and work in unison with the Redeemer of the world. 

Those who are engaged in this work will not be satisfied with the fashions and follies which absorb the mind and affections of women in these last days. If they are indeed the daughters of God, they will be partakers of the divine nature. they will be stirred with deepest pity, as was their divine Redeemer, as they see the corrupting influences in society. They will be in sympathy with Christ, and in their sphere, as they have ability and opportunity, will work to save perishing souls as Christ worked in His exalted sphere for the benefit of man.

PRAYER POINT:  Lord, help your Church to remain on the track of Christian healthy living In Jesus Name.

ii. Lord, restore the backsliders back to you and save the unsaved souls in Jesus name. 

DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR –  Isaiah  33 – 35.

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ANCHOR OF LIFE is the daily devotional guide written by PASTOR DR. SAMUEL AYORINDE, General Overseer, Anchor of Life & Redemption Ministry Int’l. It is an extraction of God’s word designed to draw the sincere seekers closer to God on a daily basis through an insightful exposition and analysis of God’s Word. 

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