From my personal blog...
5 May 2010
A series of choices
I have started reading a book called "Everyday Justice
" which has sparked off for me a fire that was already getting ready to burn. I have been thinking a lot lately about my faith. And that I want my faith to be the core of my being & life not an appendage that is added on and useful sometimes. This book really addresses this issue in regards to our shopping and other lifestyle decsions. It talks about the impact our decisions have around the globe. It is easy to read and I thoroughly recommend it if you are serious about your faith affecting all the decisions in your life. In addition to this I have really been challenged about how I care for and look after my body. One of my pet hates all my life is people who pick holes in the obvious mistakes or sins, but either ignore or cover up the not so obvious (but just as sinister, if not more) faults or sins. Take for instance smoking and obesity. Very often you will hear people espousing their views on how bad smoking is, and that it is a vice, yet on the other hand overlook the just as drastic health problem of over-eating, gluttony and obesity. I used to be of the belief that 'oh well I have one life, one body, may as well make the most of it, use and abuse and enjoy, it will return to dust.' Just lately I have come to realize that if my faith is at the core of my being, then lifestyle choices such as healthy food and exercise decisions should also be governed by my beliefs. I need to demonstrate self-control and care for my body. It is the temple of the Holy Spirit and should be maintained. Check out these posts (1) (2) by "tall skinny kiwi" that have challenged me.
Life is a series of choices, and I want mine to add up to "Well done good & faithful servant."
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