“… He who eats meat, eats it to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains, does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.” Romans 14: 6 NIV
When I was in my twenties, I discovered that eating small to medium sized meals, every 4 hours, worked well for me. I was also a frequent gym patron. A colleague (let’s call her Jess) had notices my eating habits & soon followed suit. But because Jess’ body weight was greater than mine, she was not nourishing her body enough. Her attempt at mimicking my dietary lifestyle (ignorant to my in between snacking, daily water consumption & gym routine) lead to her falling ill more frequently than usual. Upon falling ill one time too many Jess visited her GP, who then advised her that ‘just because your colleague eats that way & benefits from it does not mean that it’s best suited for you’. This passage brings to light consciousness and Christianity. Even first century Christians struggled with whether to be vegan/ vegetarian or not. Every Christian believer does not follow Christ the same way. The many denominations in the world today proves this clearly. God wants us to be mindful in all of our decision-making, and to do it to glorify Him. Yes, even in our food choices! And while being intentionally mindful of what we choose to put into our bodies, we should also be intentionally mindful about respecting the choices that others make in this regard. It can often be challenging to apply divine principles to real life choices & situations of today, especially when we are comparing ourselves to and in judgment of others in these applications. Also, when we are surrounded by so many different options. It is wonderful to feel inspired by someone else’s healthy way of life & even better if you feel motivated to live healthier too. But it is imperative to note how your body reacts to these kinds of changes. Seek Godly and professional (if needed) guidance to do what is best for you & your body. Most importantly: don't compare yourself & your health journey to that of others. Faith step: What healthy lifestyle change have you been contemplating for a while now and what is standing in between you and that change?
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