I am all for staying in shape and fulfilling the responsibility of being good stewards of our bodies. As a 32 yr old father of eight I spend about 1 1/2 - 2 hours in distance cardio and weights, four to six days every week ,and find this necessary for stress relief and physical preparation for the chaplaincy.

However, and I frequently remind myself of this when my vanity begins to get the better of me, the great apostle to the Gentiles told his dear apprentice Timothy that "bodily training is of small benefit, but godliness is of benefit in every way..."

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Adam J. Myer
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Evergreen PCA
Salem, Oregon