Is It Right For A Christian To Get Into Body Building?

[@petermaisey]

I can testify that i got into training, ended up taking steroids for several years straight, it is extremely damaging mentally and spiritually. But God saved me from all that. Hallelujah!

[@cewboo2633]

Well done to you Brother 🙏 I sincerely mean that men are not men anymore these days. God bless

[@shanenice5380]

Couple muscle guys.get it stroke because those steroids.

[@kathleenking47]

Why become steroid stu Guys during WW2 didnt use them

[@Craig-bz2iu]

Many WWE wrestlers use steroids from John Cena to Roman Reigns

[@tcb6857]

​@@kathleenking47He stated that God saved him from it. We've all committed sins.

[@PopsSinging]

I went from serving in the Army to delivering drywall and roofing materials (shingles). I tell you Bryan, carrying packs (2 sheets) of 12 foot drywall all day and stocking it into businesses and homes had me ripped. My calves wouldn't even fit in most jeans so I had to get a size larger in boot cut and I wore a 3x t-shirt because of my shoulder muscles. What it also did was affect my joints and now I have severe bursitis and arthritis pain in almost every joint in my body. My orthopedic doctor told me that the damage I have is common to athletes and body builders, but that because of the rampant steroid use in those two categories the damage they have is generally more severe and requires surgery, whereas I control pain through stretching exercises and herbal anti-inflammatories like turmeric and ginger tea and haven't required any surgery at all.

[@NJLev]

Just a quick piece of advice, people who eat a lot of carbohydrates tend to have inflammation problems. Your body holds onto 3g of water for every 1g of carbohydrates you consume. Try to eat cleaner, meats and veggies with little to no carbs and see how much it helps. God bless brother.

[@electron7659]

​@@NJLevSo in other words, if I stop eating carbs for a good while, will my body begin to release alot of water that I may have been retaining due to eating alot of carbs and thus begin to feel lighter over time?? 🤔

[@NJLev]

@@electron7659 In short, yes. This is why people (myself included) drop 5-10 pounds after the first week or 2 on a keto diet. The vast majority of that is excess water.

[@NJLev]

@@electron7659 I went from 280 to 195 on strict keto and fasting. I gained a little back (up to ~210 now) but I know I can get it back off relatively quickly by eating cleaner and avoiding carbs. Processed foods and seed oils are the main reasons obesity is getting out of control in the developed world.

[@believestthouthis7]

The fitness industry is full of immodesty and people within it admit that competing is not healthy. Exercise on the other hand is necessary and excellent for health. Strength training is a way to remain strong into old age. It's being a good steward of our bodies so that we can serve God and take care of our families.

[@Craig-bz2iu]

Obesity can cause deaths the same way as over exercising

[@kathleenking47]

Like Ernestine Sheppard, Joan McDonald, & Taki Mika.. Theyre on KZbin All ladies are over 75

[@believestthouthis7]

@@kathleenking47 Proper exercise is a kind of fountain of youth. Most people's bodies break down from sedentary living and simple lack of use but it's amazing what the human body is capable of at an older age when it's taken care of. Chuck Norris is 84 and he's still in great shape.

[@KJVILOVEJESUS]

You're the only ministry I actually follow now Bryan, and I can tell God is moving by the type of stuff you talk about and it coinciding with things happening in my life at the same time. I love it. I've been lifting from 17 to 29 years old and the Lord took me out of the whole lifting scene for almost 1.5 years because I had flesh issues with lifting and he's been working on me. I have gotten the unction to starting working out again and this video just popped up in my feed. I believe the Lord has given me the mental ability now to lift without becoming fleshly. Thank you for the encouragement.

[@bartmanders3671]

All we need to do is homesteading ,keeps us fit, fed, humble and greatfull for our lord

[@ChantreJ]

Being a keeper at home is how I "go to the gym." It requires one to get up early, cook meals, clean, start school, and run outside with little ones the Lord blessed you with. You won't have the time or energy to be a busybody when you're a homebody. With her hands, a woman can build up her house or pluck it down (Proverbs 14:1). And that's just your hands, ladies. Guide the house (1 Timothy 5:14) the way the Lord commands and you'll stay in shape.

[@believestthouthis7]

Isn't it interesting that society promotes the idea that a keeper at home would be "lazy". They have no clue how much labor it requires, when done properly.

[@katrinaKJB1611]

Amen to that, sister. Unfortunately, I have to work part time as a house cleaner but when I'm at home helping my mom keep the home I'm more tired at the end of the day than being out in the world. It's a blessing to be able to learn skills to learn those skills of a keeper at home.

[@ChantreJ]

@@katrinaKJB1611 Exactly. House cleaning is a lot of work. When you work with your hands for good, know that God sees. Always make the time for him and you will be blessed for it. I pray you will have joy, wisdom, and strength.

[@ChantreJ]

​@@believestthouthis7 So true. If they think it's being lazy, they never did it.

[@katrinaKJB1611]

@@ChantreJ That's been my experience, when I put His word and prayer time first, he gives so much peace. The Lord's been waking my up at 530 or 6am to make his point of my needing more time with him haha. Thank you for your prayers!

[@Ali.Bruni143]

I just watched a video yesterday where a guy had openly been taking steroids since he was 18, knowing and admitting the damage he was doing to his vital organs. He died at age 40 (my age) with a liver and heart 2x the size of what they’re supposed to be. What was the gain? To live a life of vanity and then die in shame? Very sad. I agree, brother.. God has given us so many natural medicines and ways to heal our bodies naturally. Even my dogs get natural medicine in tinctures. “Let not him that is deceived trust in vanity: for vanity shall be his recompence.” Job 15: 28-34 KJV

[@Jesussaves532]

Amen! Great verse. Vanity is so common and exalted in this day and age. A huge problem for both men and women. It is everywhere. I admit that it had a big stronghold on me too, even awhile into my saved life. Praise the Lord Jesus for his sanctification and mercy. We must all pray that vanity be far from us 🙏🏼 it profits nothing! Years I spent in vanity and pride, Caring not my Lord was crucified, Knowing not it was for me He died On Calvary. 🎶

[@Ali.Bruni143]

@@Jesussaves532 same here. That was very beautifully said. It can still be a struggle for me sometimes. I come from a very vain family and even moved to live out in the middle of nowhere where the culture is different and no where near as vain. When I fall back into vain ways of thinking, I ask myself, “what is the gain?” Whatever the worldly “gain” may or may not be, it always looks foolish and empty through the lense of eternity. God bless you, sister. You’re in my prayers.

[@brothermarc7293]

It's about quality, not quantity..... Aging definitely goes better with humility. Before looking in the mirror I'm happier to have a good blood pressure reading and steady activity feeling sound, not sore and tired. All glory to GOD, thank you Jesus Christ 🙏

[@katrinaKJB1611]

Moderation seems to be a big thing in a Christian's life. Keeping healthy and strong is important but Baptists will take those verses and say it doesnt profit to exercise at all and to just read your Bible all day, while they are 300 lbs and sweating and huffing as they preach. That is a sin as well to go to the opposite extreme. ‭Proverbs 31:17 KJV‬ [17] She girdeth her loins with strength, And strengtheneth her arms.

[@roncarter9368]

Thanks for keeping it real.

[@DH50-HWT]

I had just the opposite problem. I was the chubby kid, got bullied a lot. I lifted weights got pretty buff, didn't get bullied anymore, never have since.

[@TheClownThatKnowsNoSmile]

Getting strong and healthy is not bad, its just the obsession with it. Putting your body before your God is very much idolatry. I train, i do things such as martial arts, but ever after i found Jesus, i need to be careful to not over exalt myself because i dont want to idolatry my own self, because in the end, i dont want to be my own God, i want to be a strong, healthy soldier of God.

[@fall_owerofChrist]

John 6:63 (KJV) It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

[@Ali.Bruni143]

Amen!

[@lowlyman4christ998]

Wow brother you are a national treasure and I can relate to you. I'm about 2 years younger than you same description I'm 6'3 190 lb right now. I've always been this height and even leaner of course as a high school kid. Was a three sport athlete loved lifting weights. I still lift weights but I don't live in the gym. I do about 30 minutes to 45 minutes tops do a little cardio to cool down and I get out of there. I'm listening to worship music or sermons each and every time. I don't incorporate anything worldly into it. I believe my body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit of course. So I just want to look presentable. I've always wanted to be stronger and larger amd to a certain degree I still do. Mostly it would help with my work and just being a man you know we want to be perceived as masculine as much as possible. But I'm still pretty lean. And I'm relatively okay with it. I just want to be healthful and look healthy and that's it. I hate this world and I love the Lord and I know he's coming soon. Anyways just wanted to say I always hit thumbs up on your videos and try to leave at least some kind of a comment. I have my own KZbin channel I've been doing for over a year. I try to do daily videos. The Lord saved my life 8 years ago and I just want to give him everything. Anyways I do pray for you and your family daily, for you your wife and little buddy Oliver .And Luthers a good boy too. Jesus bless you brother have a wonderful weekend

[@stever507]

Same as you brother. I lift weights in my garage while I listen to Bible sermons before work . I also take testosterone replacement therapy. Emery levels can change after 40 . I’ll do a 3 day water fast from time to time to reset everything. And who am I kidding ! I do like to look muscular and big. I realize this body is getting older, can’t stop that. But growing our spiritual muscles is even more important. Lots of us are weak in spirit and fight against this flesh daily .

[@IsaacNelson54]

I attest to the amazing benefits of nutritional eating. I’ve also learned so much about baking from trying to eat healthy. Now, I can help other people eat healthy and bake food for them.

[@megacide84]

Yes and no. Yes if, you're working a strenuous job that requires great physical strength. No if it's just for vanity and showing off.

[@BrandonCaceres-d3l]

True

[@WVhillDweller]

Proverbs 24:5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

[@EricGatlin91]

Thank you for this message I needed to hear this

[@lindaberl3712]

Really great message Bryan.⭐️. I shared it on social media.

[@_Saultopaul]

Yeah, I totally agree with you, brother

[@Barbara-r6v6c]

I spent 15 years in female body building living in sin with a national competitor in an abusive environment. The industry is rooted in narcissism and self love forsaking all including God for self. I live a bery different life now, born again, KJV student, seeking wisdom (tu britgrr Bryan). This study was such sage advice ❤ it.

[@kathleenking47]

Female body builders should wait until after menopause. Im hearing, some take estrogen blockers

[@Craig-bz2iu]

@@kathleenking47 Luna Vachon and Nicole Bass were female wrestlers who are both dead and they used steroids

[@Barbara-r6v6c]

@@kathleenking47 way back in the early 1970s women were just entering this sport and actually did not take any steroids as perfectly demonstrated by Rachael McLish who was a repeat winner. She showed the maximum potential of the female physic sans drugs. The use of roids came in the 1980s for various reasons. At no age should women take synthetic or natural hormones for many reasons.

[@poseidon3032]

I was skinny all of my life. The only time I gain in size is when my daily work involved lifting heavy things. When it's constant your body adapts. Doing it at gym seems to require to doing it daily and many hours. I would rather do something more productive with my time

[@markdumas4587]

I’ve listen to your videos and others like it while working out and hitting the bag

[@andrewguerra9343]

I go to GNC and also Vitamin Shoppe a lot. Protein powders aren’t really my thing as I prefer actual meat and eggs for my protein; but one thing I load up on especially before work or a workout are energy drinks. Coffee does nothing for me, to me coffee is a snack or something to have with breakfast and/or dessert. Energy drinks give me the boost I need, but I must be careful. God please help me and have mercy on me!

[@craiglanyon7752]

Fish, meat, chicken, eggs. All that kind of stuff is just about right and just about everything you need.

[@tylerscott2116]

Bodybuilding is definitely prideful now that you mention it. Wow, it's something I never noticed. I do believe there is such a thing as a modest workout like basic bodyweight squats and push ups for general health like what you would do in PE as a kid.

[@Dkbh94]

If you want to get stronger, diet is 10 times more important than exercise is... You'll get all the exercise you need by doing manual labor. Thank you for making this video

[@craiglanyon7752]

Because without diet, there is obesity. Or the danger of anorexia without anything at all to consume.

[@Dkbh94]

@@craiglanyon7752 Exactly, and you're not providing your body with the nourishment it needs to recover. You're just going to burn out, get injured, or get sick and become out of commission.

[@stever507]

Fasting for 3 days will is a real challenge. Most people can’t do that

[@1stPeter1.23]

Thanks from the U.K.

[@karinesavard2016]

As a french teacher, standing in front of class, walking through the classroom, writing on the board. Having a work out with weight training to prevent back aches and stuff has always been a life saver for me. When I was young I was a professional gymnast and suffered quite some severe injuries. I became a fitness trainer on the side helping women getting (back) into shape after their giving birth. I also was into triathlon and did trainings for an Iron (wo)man. I guess that was a bit extreme, but it was great to see what the body can achieve. Gods' work! 🙏💖 When the body is active, the mind stays sharp. 😉

[@Mrs.HannahErb]

Psalm 147:10 KJV He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

[@Craig-bz2iu]

Samson was a muscular guy and he wasn’t always obedient to God, he was in fact a womanizer

[@WVhillDweller]

Proverbs 24:5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

[@Craig-bz2iu]

@@WVhillDweller Samson let God down also by letting Delilah in on the secret about his hair and let her cut it

[@andrewguerra9343]

I receive this advice wholeheartedly brother. I enjoy going to the gym it’s a hobby as well as a super healthy way of life; but I should not use it for vanity nor make an idol out of it. I take this as advice. Also, I should wear sweatpants instead of shorts and no muscle shirts.

[@Gabriel_the_Shemite]

I go to the gym to shower and stretch as it's one of the only places where you can take care of hygiene when homeless. Maybe you'll see me shoot a hoop here and there, but I don't stay too long because the immodest out fits that the ladies wear can drive me into lust.

[@Christinamarie0pp]

It's weird, everything in the Bible is just natural common sense to me

[@adama.salvagedwreck6393]

Amen brother!

[@brandonlowther7744]

Great video and testimony Born Again Barbarian 😇🙏

[@Mricanseeyou]

As long as it does not turn into vanity, I don’t see anything wrong with it like woodworking or repairing motors. God have each of us a very unique genetic makeup that influences how we look and how our bodies react to stimuli. When I work out, I feel like I’m slowly exposing the exact genetic makeup gif gave me. He may not have given me even abs, but my legs can grow very easily.

[@Jesussaves532]

I agree 100%! I strongly disagree with going to the gym for a Christian man or a woman. There are many problems with it. This flesh does not need that much attention in this life. As long as you’re eating healthy, staying active and working hard, you’ll be just fine. Even as a lost woman I always thought those men who tried so hard to work on their body and “abs” were weird. Looks kind of creepy too. May be a peculiar statement. ”that no flesh should glory in his presence. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.“ ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭29‬-‭31‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@automateTec]

If you are doing something, gym or whatever, God can steer you into a destiny like steering a moving car.

[@somestranger9170]

Personally I've found that praising the Lord through my body's development in strength and size and thanking Him for giving me increase all to His glory has helped me balance weightlifting to a degree. Sometimes it's a little hard not to get caught up in the excitement or pride of it all but at the end of the day it matters not how much I weigh or how strong I am for it is all vanity in the end. Thank you for doing this study Bryan and praise Jesus 🙌

[@user_fnnrqGpb2Ac0_3HX40-IA]

Bodybuilding can no doubt let sin sneak in. Pride, admiration from other people, feeling like a tough guy, etc. Sin is tricky as scripture says: Hebrews 3:13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

[@zeroh2hero]

As I'm seeing this I'm eating McDonald's breakfast hehe but I'm slowly quiting eating out, and I never really went to the gym although I planed to but with working at amazon no thank you lol I get my daily workout 😂

[@andrewguerra9343]

It can be tough to reduce, but I say as advice: avoid McDonald’s like the plague! It’s toxic! Fast food in general is not good but McD’s is the worst offender.

[@Craig-bz2iu]

@@andrewguerra9343 McDonald’s is all but Satan’s very own fast food chain restaurant

[@Gabriel_the_Shemite]

I stopped eating at McDonald's because there were incidents they were serving mankind for meat. I would go to in and out or Chipotle as they're relatively healthier than most fast food joints. However $20 for one burger and small fries, I could make quadruple the amount myself and be wayyyy more healtheir.

[@AnthonyTuminello]

Is it ok for men to wear shorts? Like regular summertime cargo shorts for instance, or is that wrong?

[@philrendon7719]

Yes it’s okay brother. It’s not like you’re wearing some silly tight short biker shorts. You live in Texas right? It’s hot over there. Always go to the scriptures. 👉 1 Corinthians 10:23 KJV 👉 1 Corinthians 6:12 KJV Stay bless.

[@ilia6146]

Hello Anthony my brother in Christ Jesus. This is not on topic but I have been wondering about something for some time. Would you like to create a group so us brethren and sisters can chat without KZbin suppressing us. This is just a rough idea i haven't thought it out properly whether Discord or Reddit or etc. I dont know, but how does this idea sound to you? For me Im in the UK and it's lonely it's just full of lost people. It would be nice to be part of a community.

[@AnthonyTuminello]

@@ilia6146 I think sister Chantre runs a forum for the brethren here, I haven't joined it yet but I've been meaning to.

[@ilia6146]

@AnthonyTuminello Ah right I see, I'll go and send her a message, thanks brother 👍🏻

[@ERICTSL]

Merci mon frère…

[@Bufford2024]

Samson got into body building, while chasing Jezebels. That did not end well. Nuf sed.

[@DH50-HWT]

The strongest man in the world back around the 60,70s, was asked, "how do you eat? He replied," I eat like a gorilla ".

[@doomguy4607]

Dang I had no idea you're 6'4. You're a giant! I agree though. "Gym bros" are incredibly vain and I've found almost all of them do it to chase after women.

[@privatepilot4064]

Thank you Brother! Romans 10:9-10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

[@avmaritimebiblebeliever]

I used to be a gym rat from 16 too about 22. Couple years before i was saved. I haven't been in almost ten years, and i went in on December/2022 for one day just to workout at the old gym again my brother let me use his pass; and yea I did a few sets and said within myself i will never return. I noticed well being in there the amount of immodest wear from both man and woman, i could sense a high amount of pride, and vanity. It was a flesh show, all never step foot in one again. Also too note brother i live here in New Brunswick and the weather is alright not that hot out yet and locally the woman are already starting to wear practically nothing well being out in public it's really getting worse, i mean next too nothing. Vexing!

[@somestranger9170]

That's half the reason I left the gym brother, the amount of immodestly dressed women is just astonishing and very hard to ignore at times, it's a whole lot easier lifting when it's just you and a friend, ergo I now only workout in a home gym.

[@believestthouthis7]

I used to love going to the gym. I enjoyed the large amount of equipment and the motivating atmosphere of people focusing on their health, but the immodesty and vanity in many of the people is what really ruined it completely. People have no respect for themselves or other people when it comes to how they dress.

[@Craig-bz2iu]

You have until you use steroids until you begin to look like a balloon overloaded with acorns

[@IsaacNelson54]

1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

[@adamwade4764]

"chop your own firewood and it'll warm you twice" Henry Ford

[@GlorytoGod549]

It is good to get exercise but not with the intention of showing off or glorifying yourself.

[@craiglanyon7752]

Just like Brad Pitt

[@speedwagon112]

How did you get your magnesium up, I also get eye lid twitches.

[@gtgodbear6320]

Wasn't part of Lucifer's downfall his infatuation with his self image?

[@somestranger9170]

that's a very good point

[@AnthonyTuminello]

Exactly! Ezekiel 28:17 [17]Thine heart was lifted up *_because of thy beauty,_* thou hast corrupted thy wisdom *_by reason of thy brightness:_* I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.

[@gtgodbear6320]

@@AnthonyTuminello thank you for the verse reference. I completely forgot where to find it.

[@AnthonyTuminello]

@TimJohnson-yj1fo Historically, yes. Doctrinally, Lucifer. The king of Tyre is not a "covering cherub" (Eze. 28:16).

[@AnthonyTuminello]

@TimJohnson-yj1fo It could also be said that the king of Tyre was possessed by Satan at that time, so the LORD was speaking to Satan in the king of Tyre.

[@KJV_1789]

John 20:31 "But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name." I love staying up late, laying down, reading through the book of John, even outloud on the phone. Just so many things where I can look and SEE how it relates to me, and just bawl my eyes out in joy. When Christ is risen and Mary sees him, or when our Lord has sarcasm, it just makes me feel so much better than a 'runners high' or lifting. Even if my voice gives out, I'd never trade it for "gains"

[@lowlyman4christ998]

Super good

[@kevinh2076]

Listen to audio KJV while you work out. Easy

[@craiglanyon7752]

One hundred bicep curls should be enough

[@kevinh2076]

@@craiglanyon7752 I'm so buff I'd barely get through romans 1. (Kidding)

[@zanefields1158]

Exposure to unrealistic images of men and woman with these "perfect" bodies, that are unrealistic. Actually mess with people's heads, especially young impressionable people who end up coveting that "perfect" body physique, and end up getting eating disorders, more on the woman side, but it affects men too.

[@mainer97]

i just preached to the homeless in Sanford maine none of them have a mind left for me to even talk to them.

[@andrewguerra9343]

That’s awful! It makes you wonder if those homeless people in particular have totally rejected the Lord and the King James Bible and have been so wicked that if God made them homeless as His judgement and punishment upon them?

[@Craig-bz2iu]

The people of Nineveh had to listen to Jonah because they were on the verge of facing the wrath of God

[@mainer97]

@@andrewguerra9343 I found a pastor there homeless he was on the level of bryan. I was shocked when he was recalling 2 verses at a time. his name was karl and he was about 65. he wouldnt tell me why he was there. I gave him my bible because the homeless stole his bible.

[@adamchavez999]

I wish you would talk about all the gluttons in church,gluttons also build the body if you have a belly hanging you are a glutton.we also need to talk about fasting.

[@BryanDenlingerKJVM]

Preached in 2013: "The Sin Of Gluttony, And How To Fight It! Part 1" kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn3KhWyYiK9oZpo

[@adamchavez999]

@@BryanDenlingerKJVM thanks I will listen.

[@adamchavez999]

@BryanDenlingerKJVM that was a great video,I noticed gluttony is part of the Christian life styles,go to any church and you see the addiction of sugar and constant indulging in food.

[@jmyd83]

bodybuilders seem really vain always posing in mirrors

[@IsaacNelson54]

Very very prideful sport. Think of the gladiators.

[@Craig-bz2iu]

Professional wrestlers are very well known for that, especially the likes of Triple H and The Rock

[@IsaacNelson54]

@@Craig-bz2iu the only Rock is Jesus Christ the Lord.

[@Craig-bz2iu]

@@IsaacNelson54 many pro wrestlers are vain and against God, even these two guys. The Rock Dwayne Johnson even calls himself the Brahma Bull and Triple H names himself the King of Kings and Jesus Christ is the only King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Jesus is the Rock of our Salvation.

[@IsaacNelson54]

@@Craig-bz2iu Wow! King of kings. What a loser. 1 Peter 1:24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:

[@WVhillDweller]

Proverbs 24:5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

[@jimbobhaha]

Also. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 From NKJV 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. It's easy to agree with you in saying that BodyBuilding is is vain, but we are called to be prepared. I enjoy lifting weights and bringing my body under subjection. Muscle growth is basically a side effect or hard work.

[@Craig-bz2iu]

There are a lot of people in sports like wrestlers, baseball players and football players who get into bodybuilding and they eventually take steroids and that actually kills many of them off, like what happened to Eddie Guerrero in 2005.

[@LadiesLove-d3j]

Seems like people were heavy into sports at any point in their lives dealing with with serious mental issues and even physical issues.

[@aaronkidd9450]

If your a man being productive and caring for his home and family you should naturally possess fitness. Becoming obsessive and consumed with it or anything takes us away from focus on Holy Spirit.

[@craiglanyon7752]

It’s idolatry. Same thing with World’s Strongest Man competitions. It’s for narcissism and false pride.

[@soundlycreative]

Being fit/healthy is one thing, but I agree that body building and spending hours and hours is vanity

[@Craig-bz2iu]

Scott Steiner and Triple H were both wrestling athletes at one point and they got into some heavy amounts of vanity through bodybuilding

[@davidaarons2488]

Because of health issues with my legs, I can't do much walking around, But I work out my mind by studying the KJV and my hands and arms work out by building and tinkering with nitro RC cars. But I'm 63yrs and I have reaped what I have sown in earlier years and if ya had told me when I was 18 -35yrs that now at 63yrs I would spend a few hours aday studying the Bible, I would have though ya was nuts but by the Grace and Mercy of God here I am. I am learning about water kefir and kombucha tea. Now on a fun note; under this flab, there is a ripped muscle man LOL

[@DH50-HWT]

If you work hard all the time you will get strong. These body builders are actually weaker than natural working.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fowlkesbrian]

"bodily exercise profiteth little" is talking about ascetic practices like extreme fasting and flagellation, it has zero to do with bodybuilding the English of the KJV is not the English of today, you cant read a word like "exercise" and just assume it means what we mean by it today, the language has progressed over the centuries

[@mgvillanmp478]

I think it is vanity ..like you said for health purposes it's ok ...but to do it to look good is a sin and the artificial steroids are a determent to His temple ...thank you this sermon it is appreciated

[@Craig-bz2iu]

Steroids are frequent in professional wrestling business also

[@charlesfountain3946]

Well some might interpret this along the lines as those you can do, those who can't criticize etc... But to not maintain strength in what ever way possible to allow you remain an active participant in promoting the kingdom of heaven on earth while you still have the breath of life would seem to be an insult if not being down right ungrateful / disrespectful to God for giving you this option to avoid other avenues of distraction that could easily draw you into a serious lifestyle of sin... If you get my drift.. Allow them to learn to love their teacher and they will be ready to love their teachers God... The downside is that those who are in the wings waiting to embrace Christianity as a lifestyle (as it were...) might say to themselves, if I be come a Christian i'll be be chained to a system of legalism... Not so good... Two to three hrs a week to pump iron to help maintain sanity (among many other side benefits...) does not seem like a man is worshiping his dumbbells and barbells... Just sayin...

[@clonetrooper71]

If God had intended for us to have huge muscles, He would have given them to us without effort. Chimpanzees have huge muscles naturally, even when raised in captivity. I'm similar to Bryan in that I was a 6'3", 148 lbs guy in high school who couldn't do one push up. So, I did try to work out to gain muscle. I barely gained anything. This is because my diet was terrible, lacking meat for the vast majority of the week. My mental health was also terrible, and this was also due to the diet. Fast forward a little, and I ended up working at a physical job lifting heavy paint pails all day long, and I noticed that all of my coworkers, and myself, were all very strong without going to the gym. I improved my diet during this time; I had way more meat and fat and yogurt and kefir to build up my gut health. Doing this allowed me to gain weight in a healthy way without looking like a gym rat, and it also fixed my mental health. I now weigh in the 190s range. I don't work there anymore, but I still have the muscle without effort, because it's the diet, and not the exercise, that gives it to you; right now I have the same amount of muscle that I used to have to work out for. However, working there also taught me that the people who have power don't do any of the heavy lifting, and they live much longer because of that, while we suffer with arthritis in every joint, spines fusing together, etc.. There is nothing healthy about exercise, period. Exerting yourself saps your energy and makes it hard for you to have energy to heal, think, and otherwise develop for longevity. Just eat natural animal products, go for walks (do not run), stretch, and that's it. I look about 6-7 years younger than I am because I never got into sports and all that other stuff.

[@LadiesLove-d3j]

I don’t know a single person who was ever into sports that ended up mentally or physically healthy.

[@nodrtbike]

Walking for fifteen minutes a day, staying busy with your hands and arms is all you need to do to stay physically healthy. Athletics will cause you suffering when you get old. Diet is even more important.

[@K3N-s8w]

There is too much duality in this line of thinking. It's quite gnostic and a slippery slope toward Cathar beliefs. The flesh is not the enemy, it is a temple that houses the soul. We fight not against flesh and blood. Also there is a case to be made for weightlifting. It can be very therapeutic in that it corrects muscle imbalances caused by repetitive movements of manual labour. It can improve performace on the homestead, it encourages injury prevention when done properly. Complete rejection of the body is wrong and ungodly. This is a temple for the soul to temporarily reside in. Its in our interest to take good care of it.

[@BryanDenlingerKJVM]

Romans 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.

[@K3N-s8w]

The human body is a creation of the Almighty, and is neutral not purely evil. This is a dualistic gnostic heresy condemned by the Orthodox church. “Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ?... Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you” (1 Cor 6:15, 19) "For the temple of God is holy which temple you are” (1 Cor 3:16, 17)" “...glorify God in your body and in your spirit which are God’s” (1 Cor 6:20) If the body was evil, Paul would not have said this as something purely evil cannot glorify God.

[@BryanDenlingerKJVM]

@@K3N-s8w Do you believe the flesh is redeemed when a Christian gets saved? Or does the flesh remain corruptible?

[@K3N-s8w]

The flesh, is referring to 'the passions', which is not exclusive to the physical body, but also the soul. The soul is susceptible to powerful emotions that can also lead toward corruptiblility. I might add any created being with free will is susceptible to corruption. Take the angel Lucifer for example, a purely spiritual being, became corrupted without a 'fleshly' Body. I don't subscribe to the Protestant view of being 'saved'. I believe it is a process of healing and transformation, Theosis.

[@K3N-s8w]

@craiglanyon7752 Again, the 'flesh' isn't referring to a physical body. It refers to the 'passions' which come from both the physical and spiritual worlds. I don't understand your reasoning here. Are you saying lifting weights leads to violence? That is nonsense. You are taking what I said above out of context, I said when done properly it can help a man become more effective on the homestead. Lifting logs, lumber, pails of water, big tractor tires etc. It teaches you to lift correcrly and reinforces good form to prevent injuries. I know so many old famers with messed up backs and hips because of poor form / muscle imbalances, something that weight lifting can correct. What about eating food? It can lead to gluttony. Are you going to avoid eating food lest you commit one of the deadly sins? This is where self-control and humility come in, to tame these passions.

[@Thomas-lm1cn]

Heres my take (my view): If a person does natural bodybuilding for health and muscle gain, its okay (I know GOD wants us to be healthy and fit for his glory). However, if steroids are involved, then no.

[@beereaucrat3233]

Yup! Try chromium picolinate.

[@Craig-bz2iu]

The wrestler Kurt Angle took his own amount of steroids and was addicted also to GHG and Valium

[@markdumas4587]

Recreational weight training is not the same as bodybuilding. BB includes steroids, protein powder s and a huge protein diet

[@craiglanyon7752]

Stallone and Mr T would be added to the list

[@ADIOLAGLORIA]

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[@oreocarlton3343]

What is your opinion on Norman Walker the legendary nutritionist?

[@craiglanyon7752]

Ever heard of Jenny Craig ?

[@oreocarlton3343]

@@craiglanyon7752 Im not familiar with her, Im more into Bernard Jensen, Dr Schultz and that line of alternative medicine

[@philrendon7719]

You beat me to this. I was going to preach on this soon. Proverbs 11:1 KJV A False balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. I agree don’t let it become IDOLATRY. Also anyone who is taking steroids to increase muscle growth needs to REPENT. That’s wicked. I personally don’t need to go to the gym. I have my bodily exercises that works for me. To stay is shape. Gluttony is a sin. And people in the body of Christ should stop over feasting and do some fasting. 👉 Ephesians 5:29 KJV For no man ever yet hated his is own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the Church. Also at the judgment seat of Christ things done good or bad in his body. 👉 2 Corinthians 5:10 KJV

[@fuzbeatboxern5714]

You know "the flesh" isn't talking about the body. If it would we would be cutting ourselves because the flesh is so bad.

[@craiglanyon7752]

Tattoos are worn by occult people, even wrestlers like Edge and Aliester Black

[@darealmacpower5702]

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[@atexas78721]

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[@nodrtbike]

Read the kjb and pray more…exercise is not important unless you are a couch potato… if you live in the country and own land it’s easy to stay physically fit. There’s always something to do if God has blessed you with some land/woods.

[@JesusisGod-yk4th]

From the latest "Truth is Christ" channel tube video - Total mentions of Jesus + Christ - 777+777. Total mentions of The Father + The Word + Holy Ghost - 777. Total mentions of first (In) and last (Amen) words of the first and last verses - 77,777. Total words in the Cambridge KJV bible including Holy Bible on front cover, King James Version, numbers by the verse and pericopes - 823,543 words. 7 to the power of 7, 7x7x7x7x7x7x7 = 823,543.

[@jimmyfranklin4781]

Alleluia!! The Lord's wonderful number 7, Satan's loser number is 6

[@JesusisGod-yk4th]

@@jimmyfranklin4781 God bless you Jimmy.

[@lord-mj1xo]

You won genetic lottery bro

[@redbird1824]

This guy I know used to call people that took steroids' and bulked on all this muscle at the gym "muscle queers".Lot of mirror posing going on.

[@Craig-bz2iu]

Some wrestlers died from steroids too like Eddie Guerrero and Davey Boy Smith

[@shanenice5380]

I thought mcmen killed Eddie later wack chris bendwann.i can't spell hes last name ​@Craig-bz2iu

[@Craig-bz2iu]

@@shanenice5380 yes, Vince McMahon is Illuminati and he even killed Mr Perfect, Umaga, Chyna and Test

[@chrishawkins2759]

THE WHOLE ISSUE HERE, LIKE MOST TEACHINGS IS, ARE YOU BUILDING ON FLESHY THINGS OR SPIRITUAL. MOST FALSE TEACHINGS OF THESE LAST DAYS ARE TEACHING FLESHY EARTHLY(PROSPERITY) THINGS OVER HEAVENLY SPIRITUAL THINGS. BE HEAVENLY MINDED NOT EARTHLY.

[@Craig-bz2iu]

The rich man in Jesus parable of the rich man himself and Lazarus found out the hard way when he had no more of his riches and was destined to go to hell for the way he treated poor Lazarus

[@craiglanyon7752]

All these guys in action movies like Arnie, Stallone, Mr T and Dolph Lundgren are all has beens now and were on roids but those wore off. All wasted potential.

[@kenfue]

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[@The_neon_nomad]

The bible: "Bodily exercise profits little" Born again barbarian : "Bodily exercise is fine" 😂

[@mbum02]

Watching this in the gym right now lol

[@verycool2050]

it's a waste of time I can tell you that much

[@Jimmy29li]

With all the barbaric nonsense in the bible, I think bodybuilding is just fine. lol