Living Sacrifices: Faith and Health with Colin Cook
Episode Overview
Present your body as a living sacrifice to God. Find personal health solutions that work for you. Avoid conforming to worldly pressures. Renew your mind through faith and God's teachings. Healthy living benefits both you and those around you.
When God asks us to present our bodies to him, it's not simply as a slave as it were, it's a blessing, because we get benefits from it as well as others get benefits from it.
In this episode of 'How it Happens with Colin Cook', Colin dives into the teachings of Romans 12:1-2, exploring how faith and dedication to God can help us manage our bodies and minds. Colin discusses the idea of presenting our bodies as living sacrifices to God, highlighting how this can help us resist temptations like overeating, drinking, and other unhealthy habits.
He shares anecdotes from history, such as how early missionaries improved their health by changing their lifestyles, to illustrate the benefits of living a life dedicated to God's service. Colin also talks about his own experiences, including overcoming polio and quitting smoking, to show the personal benefits of following these principles. He emphasises that living a healthy lifestyle is not just about following strict rules but finding what works best for each individual.
By renewing our minds and not conforming to worldly pressures, we can live more fulfilling lives and serve God more effectively. This episode is filled with practical advice and personal reflections that can inspire you to make positive changes in your own life. Tune in to hear Colin's thoughtful insights and learn how you can live a healthier, more dedicated life in service to God.