Preparing for the coming of Jesus is not just about diet. Millions of people who worship idols are vegetarians, and millions who don't drink alcohol reject Jesus as the Son of God.
In the area of health it is easy to go from one extreme to the next. Spiritual pride and hypocrisy can easily infect those who advocate the health message (and they even sneak a cookie now and then).
A person who appreciates what Jesus has done and is doing in their lives will be sensitive to healthful living as an opportunity to glorify God.
Those who feel that they have it all together as far as healthful living is concerned should still pray for self-control. It may affect the way they treat their spouse and children.
Personal Application
As you pray for self-control, what other areas of your life do you see being affected in addition to health?
If we have been to one extreme in the past in the area of healthful living, what can we do now to keep from going to the other extreme?
These points are from the book Expect Great Things and are found in chapter 12. You may obtain a copy of Expect Great Things online.
