Should Christians exercise? As a person who exercises, Fr. Rob finds it difficult to go for a walk or go to the gym when he is low on energy. However, once he gets to the gym, it is no longer difficult and he always feels better about it. We are called to love God with all our hearts, our mind, and our strength; we are called to honor God with every part of ourselves - body, mind, and soul.

These are gifts from God and we need to train our bodies and minds to make our souls holy. Here are 5 Reasons why Christians should exercise:

1. The health of your soul is reflected in your body and mind
2. The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit
3. Exercise is a modern-day asceticism
4. We become aware of vanity
5. It helps us to serve others better

Every little exercise, every little thing we do to take care of our bodies helps us become more equipped to serve others the way Jesus did. He has called us to live life to our potential and to do this, we must pray, eat healthily, and exercise thereby taking care of our mind, body, and soul.

Episode Breakdown:

01:14 - Should Christians Focus on Exercise?

03:56 - 5 Reasons Why Christians Should Exercise

14:01 - Jesus Exercised Too!

17:12 - Scripture Says: Exercise

19:56 - Prayer

Bible Reference:

• 1 Tim. 4:8 - “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”

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