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God’s health instructions

God has given clear instructions for a healthy life. We can find those through the Bible. God does not allow us to eat whatever is found in nature. Even ‘snake and worms’ are now human edible items. But, God created man as a herbivore. Let’s look at what God said to Adam and Eve: “See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food. Also, to every beast of the earth, to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green herb for food”. (Genesis 1:29, 30). In this way, it can be seen that God’s creation man started his life as a herbivore. All parts of the human body were created as for a herbivore. Carnivorous animals have sharp teeth and claws that are suitable for biting and eating meat. But humans have flat ‘molars’ that can chew plant food. Animal intestines also have speciality. Carnivores have a gut that is only three times the length of the body to quickly expel toxic substance. Meanwhile, humans have intestine that is twelve times the size of their body. The digestive juices of carnivores animals contain hydrochloric acid that can quickly digest meat. In comparison, the human digestive juice has only 1/20 intensity. It is clear that God created man as a herbivore. So give importance to plant diet; avoid meat as much as possible. But, we must remember that God has allowed man to eat meat. It is note worthy what God commanded Noah and his sons after the flood. “Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. I have given you all things, even as the green herbs. But you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood.” (Genesis 9:3,4). For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has received him. Romans 14:2,3 It is written by Apostle Paul:“For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.” (1 Timothy 4:4,5). Cleanliness: God gives great importance not only to the choice of food, but also to cleanliness. During the time when the people of Israel lived in the camp, God specifically insisted that they should live cleanly without impurity. Not only the sick person, but even the one who touched the dead body was quarantined from the camp (Numbers 5:1-4). Special instructions were also given regarding leprosy and infectious diseases (Leviticus 13:1-59). The Bible was written in a time when there was no refrigerator. Do not eat unclean meat. It is written to burn meat that is three days old (Leviticus 7:17). In the absence of latrines like today, it has been instruced that when going to defecate, one should carry a iron rod and use it to make a hole and cover it with soil. God has given many more laws of purification. There were many more rules related to cleaniness given by God. Everything must be followed. Moral Laws Must Be Followed: The Bible points out that moral rules must be followed for better health. Do not commit adultery is one of the most important laws in the Ten Commandments. Adultery questions God’s stewardship of the male and female body. This is an action that calls forth the severest punishment from God. It has already been proven by science that syphilis, gonorrhea, AIDS etc. can occur as a result of this. Along with that, the laws of purification in sex are also mentioned in the Bible. Rest is required: God has required us to work and earn our living. But, we must remember that work and rest are two sides of the same coin. A happy, healthy life requires rest. God commanded: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labour and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates.” (Exodus 20:8-10). Relaxation is also essential for mental health. The seventh day is the Sabbath day; a day to worship God. By worshiping God on that day, one can achieve better spiritual, physical and material life. …And there was none feeble among His tribes. Psalm 105:37

How are you?

1 Comment / Health / Sebastian Neduveli

When two people meet, this is the first question that is always asked – ‘how are you?’The God who created the man is asking the same question – ‘how are you?’ The Holy Bible says: “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (3 John 2). Physical, mental illness and tension are contributions of the modern world. These are not presents of God. Today, hospitals are overflowing with patients. The situation in prisons is no different. The number of people dying from diseases like cancer, heart disease and AIDS is increasing. Similarly, the number of people suffering from blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol is also increasing. The number of people dying due to lack of food is less today. The number of people who die from diseases due to eating too much wrong food is more. Surely God does not want His most beloved creature, man, to become sick. At the same time, he wants to give relief to those who are suffering from the disease. God wanted eternal life for man when he created Adam. He could have been satisfied eating natural food and fruit from the tree of life. Never would have had to work hard. If he had not moved away from God and had not sinned, his tooth would not have fallen out. His hair would not have turned grey and his eyes would not have lost it’s sparkle. There would have been no difference in the rhythm of the heart. Man would have been blessed with abundant life forever. Before Adam had sinned, God had said: “but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:17). Death entered the world when Adam sinned and fell away from God. Then on, it can be seen that lifespan decreased with each generation. The first ten generations after Adam lived an average of 858 years. Man during these ten generations had multiplied and filled the earth. It might have been to fill the earth that God gave these early generations such a long lifespan. It can be seen that those who live in search of Godly righteousness may get longer life based on God’s plan. At the same time, youngsters lose life due to accidents and ill health. Name Age at the birth of next generation (years) Lifespan(years) 1. Adam 130 930 2. Seth 105 912 3. Enosh 90 905 4. Canaan 70 910 5. Mahalael 65 895 6. Jared 162 962 7. Enoch 65 365 8. Methuselah 187 969 9. Lamech 182 777 10. Noah 500 950 11. Shem 100 600 Life span of the first 11 generations including Adam Methuselah, who lived 969 years, was the oldest person recorded in the Bible. In Noah’s day, the earth was sinful. Later, only eight members of Noah’s family survived the great flood created by God. God not only destroyed others, but also shortened man’s life span. After the time of Noah, the human lifespan decreased again. While Shem, the first generation after Noah lived for 600 years, Arpashad in the second generation lived for 438 years. Saleh of the third generation lived 433 years and Eber of the fourth generation lived 464 years. The average age of this fourth generation was 484 years. On closer examination, it can be seen that the average age of the first ten generations was 858 and for the fourth generation after the flood, the average lifespan had halved. Again, after ten generations by the time of Abraham, the lifespan reduced to 175 years. Decreasing further, by the time of Moses, the sixteenth generation, the age was 120 years. This means that the human lifespan had become 120 years and even lesser like today, which was fixed by God three thousand years ago. The psalmist says: ” The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years” (Psalm 90:10). Today, the life expectancy is lower than this in many poor countries. The Holy Bible says that diseases have no place in human life if we know God and live according to God. “If you diligently heed the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord who heals you.”. (Exodus 15:26) On another occasion God promised that if they serve him completely, he would bless them with good health : “So you shall serve the Lord your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take sickness away from the midst of you. No one shall suffer miscarriage or be barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days.” (Exodus 23:25, 26).

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