Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Idolatry

My good friend sent me this blog article. It is about how things, even healthy eating, can become idols in our lives. I thought it was very nice. Here's my favorite quote:

"Eating healthy will not guarantee my family a more peaceful longer life. It will not add a single day to my life than God has already determined. Only God knows the number of my days. (Psalms 139:16) He calls me to be faithful to care for my physical body, and this includes being wise in what I put into my body, knowing that it will affect my ability to serve the Lord; but when I raise that to a god-level, it is no longer a good thing. My security must only be found in Christ. He controls my family’s health and wellness."

Here's the link to the whole thing, if you like.

2 comments:

  1. Yup, never fallen into that trap ever. Thanks for the reminder. Keeps me grounded. I think it's about balancing lifestyle that makes for a better quality of life regardless of quantity. I mean, we could live the perfect diet and not focus on anything else and get hit by a bus tomorrow and then what will we be remembered for? And will we be satisfied with ourselves if that were ever to happen? Love the post title. Genius words. :)

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  2. I really liked this - thanks for sharing. :)

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