Keeping Fit

Keeping fit physically and spiritually.

Most people agree that keeping physically fit is important.  In 1Timothy 4:7 it says, “Bodily training is of some value.”

Clearly, there is value in physical exercise.  Research tells us that a program of regular exercise benefits us in many ways.  Physical exercise helps us control our weight, combat diseases, improve our mood, boost our energy, sleep better, etc.

While it is important to keep fit physically, it is even more important for us to keep fit spiritually.  Scripture tells us to “….train yourself for godliness; for …. godliness is of value in every way,” (1 Timothy 4:7-8)

Physical exercise produces temporary benefits.  Spiritual exercise “holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” (1Timothy 4:8)   Spiritual exercise benefits us now and benefits us for all of eternity.

While there are a number of ways to exercise spiritually, our primary spiritual exercise (training ourselves for godliness) is spending time in the Word.  We will benefit the most if we have a program of regularly scheduled times for Bible study.  Consistency is always important for any exercise program, physical or spiritual, to be successful.

One of our goals for our Bible study could be found in 2 Peter 3:18 where we are instructed to, “….  grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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Remember to “…. train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” (1 Timothy 4:7-8 ESV)

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