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What the Bible says about Neglect of Body
(From Forerunner Commentary)
Breaking the laws of physical health, such as lack of exercise and rest, injuring and abusing the body, unhygienic practices and poor nutrition, may also produce spiritual effects. Neglecting one's body, Paul says, is a sin of defiling what is holy, and God will punish for it. With an important addition, he repeats this three chapters later in I Corinthians 6:19-20, where he also ties in Christ's redemptive sacrifice for us. These types of sins are also forgiven. Our Savior's gift of His life covers it all!
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Sin Is Spiritual!Related Topics: Abuse of Body | Christ's Sacrifice | Defilement | Dress and Keep | Health | Jesus Christ's Sacrifice | Laws of Physical Health | Neglect | Physical Health Laws
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