Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-13
Memory verse:
“All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” I Corinthians‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬
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Many years ago, I didn’t know I was gradually killing myself with what I was eating until God showed me great mercy by giving light. And as I changed my eating habit and lifestyle, I began to regain my health. God moved me from sick to healed and to healthy. May you also receive light to change your health status in Jesus’ name.
Some people believe that as long as they are praying, they can eat anything. No, it’s like setting a fire and then pouring water on it. 1 Timothy 5:23 says,
“No longer continue drinking [only] water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.” (AMP)
The GNT has it as this: “Do not drink water only, but take a little wine to help your digestion, since you are sick so often. ”. This is the scripture that most alcoholic believers use as a defense but let’s learn from it.
Firstly, the wine mentioned here is the traditional, non-alcoholic grape wine, which is known to have health benefits. It’s usually pure, with no additives or refined sugar. Alcoholic and sugar-loaded drinks have been established to endanger health causing heart, liver and digestive diseases. So, it would have been unwise for Paul to counsel Timothy who already had digestive problem to take alcoholic drink. Earlier, the scriptures directed that alcoholic drinks be given as a quick passage for the dying and not for the living. Proverbs 31:6 says
“Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away, And wine to him whose life is bitter.” (AMP). “Beer and wine are only for the dying or for those who have lost all hope” (CEB).
Secondly, this advice shows that spirituality doesn’t forbid you from paying attention to what you eat or drink.
Thirdly, it reminds us that we are created uniquely (Psa 139:14). Paul’s advice was specific to Timothy and not general. Being health conscious requires that you eliminate what is not conducive for your health.
Friends, your wealth is your health and your health starts from eating healthy. It’s not a short time diet but a long time lifestyle change. Start now.

Prayer points
1. Father, I receive deliverance from every unhealthy and destructive habits in Jesus name.
2. Father, please, move me to the next level of health in Jesus name.

Today’s declarations
1. I may not be able to control everything in my life but I can control what I put in my body.
2. Those who take beer or alcoholic drinks are guilty of suicidal attempts and those who give it to others are guilty of homicidal attempts so I don’t do both.

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