Christians should be the picture of good health and fitness, the shining example of self-control. Instead, we often see the opposite. In complete opposition to the fruits of the spirit, Christians often endulge themselves in sloth, greed, and gluttony. The result is obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and a host of other problems and conditions that could otherwise be entirely avoided. We were created by a holy and perfect God, in His image. What have we done to that image? Are we a reflection of Him, or are we lazy, gluttonous slobs, effectively embarrasing our Creator and tarnishing the family name. God created fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds for our food. He allowed for the eating of meat after the worldwide flood, but told us to avoid many altogether.
He provided herbs for our healing. He warned His people of the dangers of animal fat and blood. His word even mentions the benefits of minerals in the soil. Armed with this type of knowledge and insight, Christians should be enjoying good health, and avoiding diseases. What’s the problem then? Well, quite frankly, Christians are ignoring the wisdom of the Bible, living sedentary lifestyles, eating fatty, hormone-enriched unclean meats, highly processed, nutrient-void convenient foods, drinking poison-filled water, and taking deadly pharmaceutical drugs that change the way God created the human body to work. If we were to return to God’s principles, we would notice much-improved heath and numerous other benefits. This particular personal trainer recognizes this, and I have made it my mission in life to reposition the perspective of believers, help them see the light, and help them find life in not the next one, but this one!
Thomas C. Jensen is an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and a nationally certified personal trainer through both the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Harding University and a member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society. As a wellness speaker and franchisor, he has shared his expertise in health and fitness with diverse audiences. He has been professionally training and consulting clients of all ages and backgrounds, for both health and human performance, for over 20 years. In March of 2004, he launched Elect Wellness, a thriving home-delivered personal training and nutrition coaching company, which has since expanded into an effective franchise system.
