Daily Devotional....Fitness and Faith

[Hanzo]

You have no idea how many times I've wanted to start a thread on this. And this may need its own thread but I'm gonna give my answer here. My view is kinda like the alcohol question, God doesn't command us to not drink, but to not be drunkards. Our bodies are a temple Holy and pleasing to Him, so abuse to them is the line in the sand for me. As for anabolics, I'm making an informed choice that is in my mind and research the safer alternative to enhancement and I do not abuse them. By safer, I mean safer than OTC drugs that promise the same thing. I am on TRT for a legitimate reason as well under a doctors care. Is that all justification, maybe.

RockShawn
If it's wrong then it would be rationalization, still not justified.

The fact that we have conflict in this area either points to:

#1- we know it's wrong but don't want to stop,

#2- we've been led to think that running gear is totally vain and will harm your body, when in fact both of these could be wrong.

IMO, it comes down to the base reason you use it. If it's proven that gear hurts your body as badly as cigs, alcohol, etc., we all then have to make a choice if it's worth it or not.

 

[Hanzo]

This is my thread ......and I've missed this entire conversation... 🙁 But, I'm very happy to see a thought provoking conversation in it!

TSizemore
A timely quote from Carl Jung never hurts the convo! ;D

 

[TSizemore]

Anybody giving up anything for Lent?
http://www.prayfit.com/2014/03/a-prayer-for-lent/

 

[Hanzo]

No.

 

[bigdude]

This is my thread ......and I've missed this entire conversation... 🙁 But, I'm very happy to see a thought provoking conversation in it!

TSizemoreI'm sorry brotha t I did not intend to high jack ya I just couldn't take it anymore man I had to put it out there....lol

 

[TSizemore]

I'm sorry brotha t I did not intend to high jack ya I just couldn't take it anymore man I had to put it out there....lol

bigdudeNo problems, man.! As the site is closed this week, continue with your conversation and keep the thread alive! 😉

 

[RockShawn]

No problems, man.! As the site is closed this week, continue with your conversation and keep the thread alive! 😉

TSizemoreWell, Why don't we get your thoughts on the matter? Balance Faith and AAS

 

[TSizemore]

Well, Why don't we get your thoughts on the matter? Balance Faith and AAS

RockShawnWell.........
I've struggled with this. But, then I go to local shows and see faith in the works. I come here and see the opportunities to testify or share or plant seeds that wouldn't really be otherwise available. I think it's a personal issue. Moderation is always key in ANYTHING we do. "all things are lawful for me, but not all things are expedient"......We have to remember, we are witnesses and the worlds eyes are upon us. In the right circles and circumstances, this thing we do is a valuable tool, in the wrong place it is detrimental to our witness. But, we have no control over perception...

Everything we do is under scrutiny.....even grocery shopping!

 

[Hanzo]

Moderation is key .... so true.

 

[TSizemore]

http://www.prayfit.com/2014/03/i-run/

They're back up and running again.....

 

[TSizemore]

http://www.prayfit.com/2014/03/we-want-to-see-you/

 

[TSizemore]

http://www.prayfit.com/2014/04/shackles-and-heavy-burdens-2/

 

[TSizemore]

http://www.prayfit.com/2014/04/heal-the-wound-leave-the-scar/

 

[RockShawn]

http://www.prayfit.com/2014/04/shackles-and-heavy-burdens-2/

TSizemore
This was a really good analogy.

 

[TSizemore]

Monday's Devotional:

http://www.prayfit.com/2015/02/run-your-route-2/

 

[TSizemore]

http://www.prayfit.com/2015/02/heavy-burdens/

 

[TSizemore]

http://www.prayfit.com/2015/02/grace-upside-down/

 

[Patriot1405]

"Sweet grace never lets go".... words to remember when ones world turns topsy turvy! Thank you TSize.

 

[TSizemore]

http://www.prayfit.com/2015/02/the-stride-of-the-savior/

 

[TSizemore]

http://www.prayfit.com/2015/03/the-comfort-of-atrophy-2/