Marriage and Obesity

Don't worry, Beer and Jesus Part II is coming soon. But as I've thought about that subject, I've simultaneously been thinking about something else - a theology of physical fitness.

What's instigated that thought process? Well, I've noticed that Christians in our culture tend to take care of their physical bodies much less than non Christians do. I think there are reasons for it that reflect what we believe (wrongly!) about what Scripture teaches.

But I'm not going there yet. The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood has just published an article on Marriage and Obesity, which you can read here. I highly commend it.

Edit: It's come to my attention that this article has raised a lot of ire. I understand why - it's a very sensitive topic. Plus, the article doesn't use Scripture incredibly well. That said, the article does apply biblical principles well, and from what I've seen, most of the criticism leveled at the article doesn't really apply to the article itself, but to inferences people have made from it.

So, God willing, soon I'll write my own - and ladies, it will be directed towards both men and women.

I'd encourage you - if you do find this article offensive, try to understand what the article itself is saying, and see how you can glorify God more by what you learn there. The article's purpose isn't to make you feel judged - but ultimately, if you're a woman, to help you glorify God more as a wife.

God demonstrates his own love.

Romans 5:8 says this: "God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners, the Messiah died for us."

First, the 'us' there is Christians - not everyone.

But second - I've often divorced that from the following verses.

In doing so - I've forgotten that God also shows his love in that his Son didn't STAY dead. The Father rescued him from death and showed him to be the Faithful Son - and likewise he will raise us who believed and rescue us ultimately as well. What amazing love God has for us! Look to the risen Christ and rely on him for your future life with God Almighty!