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Complete Christianity Through Sound Nutrition
By George James
We, as Christians, strive to do our best in various areas of our life. Naturally, when the Christian walk is considered our thoughts become geared towards the spiritual. The Holy Days, God’s wonderful law of love, the Fruit of the Spirit, and a gracious forgiving heart are all items that easily come to mind. The Mosaic dietary laws are also important for maintaining one’s health.
Therefore, it is true our loving gracious Creator is concerned with our physical bodies too. My fellow brothers and sisters it is written, “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” (3 John 1:2). Additionally, just as it is not good enough to keep the Ten Commandments, it is also not enough to adhere to the Mosaic dietary law and expect to be at your best health. Why do I say this? Because Jesus Christ called the Pharisees a brood of vipers despite their extravagant proclamations regarding God’s Ten Commandments. So much of our food today is contaminated with an abundance of sugar and preservatives, which are causing an array of problems including, obesity, diabetes, digestive disorders, cancer, attention deficit problems among children and adults, and other similar abnormalities.
Think of this. If Jesus Christ were living on Earth today which types of food selections would He make? Wouldn’t Jesus Christ choose foods with the best, most wholesome, and best ingredients? Do you believe Jesus Christ of Nazareth, our Creator, Savior, and King—the one who fasted forty days and nights before He would face Satan in the wilderness—do you think He would stuff His face with cotton candy, fruity pebbles, caffeine, and processed foods filled with empty calories? To the contrary, Jesus Christ would give His temple the very best because He knows improved physical energy will translate into stronger spiritual energy to perform the Father’s work. A healthier Christian can serve God with greater abundance.
How is God’s church doing in the area of dietary habits? Merely adhering to the Mosaic dietary law is not enough and it never will be. There are foods so packed with unnatural sugar and preservatives that it will kill us faster than pork. It is somewhat analogous to keeping the Ten Commandments, but not having the spiritual intent firmly rooted in our hearts.
Next, I’d like to share some nutrition information. The glycemic index chart rates foods on how quickly they elevate blood sugar level in the body. A higher number on the chart is indicative of a faster elevation of sugar in the blood. When blood sugar is raised rapidly the body releases a hormone called insulin. Insulin is a fat storage hormone therefore the rapid increase promotes obesity. Furthermore, a rapid climb in sugar in the blood will cause a crashing halt in our energy levels. Simple carbohydrates are usually the culprits. Some examples may include, white bread, bagels, pop tarts, waffles, pretzels, jellybeans, jams, mashed potatoes, rice krispies, soft drinks, and beer.
Also, whole foods or foods without additives and preservatives, the way Almighty God intended them to be, will provide the body with all the nutrients it needs. On top of this, preservatives create a toxic liver—a liver that is unable to do its job in emulsifying fat. Thus, fat will be stored throughout the body.
Some sources I recommend for God’s people include, The Maker’s Diet (recommended to me by Bill Watson), “Body By God,” and “The Metabolic Typing Diet.” As Christians we should strive for the best in every facet of our lives so we can be a complete example to the world. Remember, my fellow Brethren, our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are asked to glorify God with our entire being. May we serve our Lord with the most optimal, spiritual and physical “Health.” i
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