This thought-provoking episode of \u201cCompared to Who?\u201d explains the connections between being a good \u201csteward\u201d of our money and the stewardship of our bodies. Looking at Matthew 6, Heather answers a listener\u2019s question: How can I know what it means to be a good steward of my body when it\u2019s so easy to believe diet culture\u2019s definition of health and stewardship?<\/p>\n
Here are three key takeaways from the episode:<\/p>\n
1\ufe0f\u20e3 We can learn to focus on eternal investments: The passage in Matthew 6 reminds us that our focus should be on seeking God\u2019s kingdom and righteousness first rather than getting caught up in worrying about material possessions. Investing in things that will last for eternity is more valuable than earthly wealth. This applies to our bodies. They will die one day. So, how do we invest them well, here on earth, without getting caught up in trying to make them last (or avoid aging<\/a>) forever?<\/p>\n 2\ufe0f\u20e3 Stewardship of our bodies may not be as complicated as we\u2019ve made it to be. While the Bible doesn\u2019t specifically lay out rules for taking care of our physical bodies, we can extrapolate from scripture that we are to care for them as we are to care for other good gifts God gives us. But this doesn\u2019t mean prioritizing health, fitness, weight, or beauty<\/a> goals, above the pursuit of godliness and holiness.<\/p>\n 3\ufe0f\u20e3 Beware of misplaced priorities: If at any time \u201cstewarding\u201d our bodies leads us to shift our focus away from God and his eternal purpose or keeps us tied to earthly priorities and agendas, we can be pretty sure that we\u2019re no longer stewarding but idolizing. Stewardship will never requires us to make our bodies a priority over loving God and others or pursuing God\u2019s purpose and plan for our lives. In other words, if you\u2019re too busy \u201cstewarding\u201d your body to have time to use your spiritual gifts, then you\u2019re no longer stewarding it well.\u00a0<\/p>\n Listen to Heather\u2019s previous episode about money and body image<\/a> connection here:\u00a0Money, Body Image, Stewardship, Hoarding and All the Connections\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Ready to learn more about the Body Image<\/a> Freedom Framework Online Course and Coaching Program? Learn more here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.improvebodyimage.com\/christian-body-image-course-coaching<\/a><\/p>\n![\"wise](\"https:\/\/comparedtowho.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wise-Investments-Money-and-caring-for-body-1024x1024.jpg\")
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