Radiant Living

Finally, part of being in balance is knowing
what is most valuable and important.
There will be times when you will have to
choose between what is best for one element
at the expense of the others. A young
person might have to choose between
a career in sports or science. You might
have time to get either physical exercise
or spiritual nourishment but not both. You
make choices based on what you value
most. Why not make your spiritual dimension
the top priority, and base each decision
on how it will affect your spiritual life and
health? It would be a terrible waste to make
physical health your highest priority only to
miss out completely on eternal life and the
associated radiant health Christ promises.
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and
His righteousness; and all these things shall
be added unto you.” (Matt. 6:33).
5. Water, fresh air, and sunshine—
These are all useful for cleanliness, which
is a principle that applies equally to all
segments of life.
Spiritually: We need to open our
hearts daily to the sunshine of God’s
love, let the pure air of the Spirit flow
into our lives, and be washed in the
cleansing blood of Jesus, accepting
His forgiveness.
Mentally: Likewise, when the mind
is polluted and degraded there is help
in the principle, “By beholding we
become changed.” But ultimately,
only by accepting Christ’s offer to
create in us a new life can the mind be
completely cleansed.
Socially: As Christ changes the life
and the person sincerely repents,
confesses, apologizes, and makes
amends, others will realize that this
is a new and clean person.
Christ knows and loves each of us
as if there was no one else. He longs
for us to accept His offer of salvation.
He desires to cleanse us, and make us
whole, that we might achieve the happiness
and abundant life for which we
were created.
The Inseparable
Four Dimensions
The four dimensions of life are inseparable
and so interrelated that what
affects one part of us affects every other
part as well.
Physically: Poor physical health can
cloud the mind, depress the attitudes, and
make it more difficult to keep spiritually
healthy. Conversely, good health can
clear the mind and improve the mental
outlook, promoting enriched spiritual
strength and health.
Mentally: Willpower, attitude, and
intellect have a decided influence on how
we live our lives and apply or reject the
various laws of health.
Socially: Both the attitudes that
permeate our homes, and the relationships
we form, have the power to affect
our health
Spiritually: The exercise of faith,
love, hope, prayer, perseverance, and
dedication to God will bring peace of
mind, character growth, and increased
physical health.
The study and practice of these extended
health principles will make a
difference in the usefulness and quality
of life. Each of these laws with which we
cooperate brings a benefit, but when we
cooperate with all of them the rewards
are multiplied! s
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