Biblical Health Principles

I love that the Bible gives us EVERYTHING we need in life. It even includes health tips. Here are some helpful principles, for good emotional and physical health, found right in the Bible..

Don't overeat (Proverbs 23:2, Luke 21:34).   Don't harbor envy or hold grudges (Proverbs 14:30, Matthew 5:23,24). Maintain a cheerful, happy disposition (Proverbs 17:22; 23:7). Balance work and exercise with sleep and rest (Exodus 20:9,10, Ecclesiastes 2:22,23; 5:12, Psalm 127:2). Keep your body clean (Isaiah 52:11). Avoid eating animals that were strangled (Acts 15:20,29; 21:25). Be temperate in all things (1 Corinthians 9:25, Philippians 4:5). Help those who are in need (Isaiah 58:6-8). Bury body waste to avoid disease (Deuteronomy 23:12-13). [Note: This is obviously for health reasons, because history and science has shown that if this was not done, diseases would spread and people would die from them] Avoid eating animals that die by themselves (Leviticus 17:15; 22:8, Deuteronomy 14:21, Ezekiel 4:14). Put full trust in the Lord (Proverbs 4:20-22; 19:23). Very interesting!!! Thank you eccliesia.org for this thought - rejoicing in the present