Obeying God's Health Laws Series

As believers, we are called to honor God with our bodies, which are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). One way we can do this is by obeying God's health laws, which are found throughout the Bible. In this sermon, we will explore some of the key health laws found in Scripture and how they can be applied to our lives today.

The Biblical Basis for Health Laws

In Leviticus 11:44-45, God says, "For I am the Lord your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. You shall not make yourselves detestable with any swarming thing that swarms, neither shall you make yourselves unclean with them, that you should be defiled by them. For I am the Lord your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy."

The Importance of Diet and Nutrition

In Genesis 1:29, God says, "And God said, 'Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.'" This passage emphasizes the importance of eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

In Leviticus 3:17, God says, "It shall be a statute forever throughout your generations, in all your dwelling places, that you eat neither fat nor blood.'" This passage emphasizes the importance of avoiding unhealthy fats and foods high in cholesterol.

The Importance of Hygiene and Sanitation

In Leviticus 15:13, God says, "And when he who has a discharge is cleansed of his discharge, then he shall count seven days for his cleansing, and wash his clothes, and bathe his body in running water, and shall be clean.'" This passage emphasizes the importance of personal hygiene and sanitation.

The Importance of Rest and Relaxation

In Exodus 20:8-11, God says, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you or your son or your daughter or your male servant or your female servant, or your ox or your donkey or any of your livestock, or the sojourner who is within your gates, that your male servant and your female servant may rest as well as you." This passage emphasizes the importance of rest and relaxation.

How to Apply God's Health Laws in Our Lives Today.

To apply God's health laws in our lives today, we can:

1. Eat a Balanced Diet: Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and avoid unhealthy fats and foods high in cholesterol.

2. Practice Good Hygiene and Sanitation_: Practice good hygiene and sanitation, washing our hands regularly and keeping our living spaces clean.

3. Get Enough Rest and Relaxation: Get enough rest and relaxation, taking time to rest and recharge on a regular basis.

4. Trust in God's Healing Power: Trust in God's healing power, knowing that He is our healer and that He desires to heal and restore us.

Obeying God's health laws is an important part of living a healthy and holy life. By eating a balanced diet, practicing good hygiene and sanitation, getting enough rest and relaxation, and trusting in God's healing power, we can honor God with our bodies and live a life that is pleasing to Him. Remember, God is our healer, and He desires to heal and restore us.