There couldn’t be a more pure motivation for taking better care of our bodies than
to be motivated by the love God has for us. Christ came that we might have life more
abundantly, so taking care of our “temples” only helps to serve this cause. We should
be wise stewards of what He has entrusted to us.

These four reasons will motive you on a deep level
to take care of yourself for the glory of God

1. It Glorifies God

The bible says in 1 Corinthians 10:31 that whatever we do we’re to do
it to glorify God. If we are unhealthy we are limiting your ability to glorify God.
The better our physical health, the more fit we are to serve.

3 John 2
               2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in good health,

                 even as thy soul prospereth. 

2. Our Body is God’s Temple

1 Corinthians tells us that our bodies are God’s temple and God’s Holy Spirit
lives inside a believer. We are obligated to care for what God temple. Staying fit,
eating healthy, teaches us discipline. This discipline translates into other areas
of our lives, like our spiritual life.

1 Corinthians 6:19 – 20

         19  Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit,
who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

3. Being Healthy is Being a Good Witness

The Bible tells us we are to be a  witness for other people We are
representatives of the Christian faith. We are role models for the younger
generations and need to live our faith well by staying healthy.

4. Have More Energy to do God’s Work

The better our health, the more energy we will have. The more energy
we have, the more we can do to serve the Lord.  Living a healthy lifestyle
is pleasing to God.