Physical Health - AVOID HARMFUL HABITS

BIBLE PRINCIPLE: "Let us cleanse ourselves of every defilement of flesh and spirit." - 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1.

WHAT IT MEANS.  We benefit from not polluting our bodies with harmful substances such as tobacco products, which are known to be a major cause of disease and death.

WHAT YOU CAN DO. Set a date to quit, and mark it on your calendar.  Just before that day, dispose of cigarettes, ashtrays, lighters, and other paraphernalia associated with this harmful habit. Avoid places where others engage in habits like this.  Tell supporting friends about your decision.

OTHER BIBLE PRINCIPLES

BE SAFETY CONSCIOUS.

"If you build a new house, you must also make a parapet for your roof, so that you may not bring blood-guilt on your  house because of someone falling from it." - DEUTERONOMY 22:8. 

CONTROL YOUR ANGER.

"The one who is slow to anger has great discernment, but the impatient one displays his foolishness." - PROVERBS 14:29.

Avoid OVEREATING.

"Do not be . . . among those who gorge themselves." - PROVERBS 23:20. 


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