In order to become FAT we must first loose the FLAB...
Fleshly
Lust &
Affections that
Burden us down.
We are all overweight, and we carry more weight than what we are designed for.
1 Timothy 4:8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
i.e. unbiblical religious practices, rebellion, unresolved guilt, low self esteem
Thus we must begin a weigh loss program. Starting is the hardest part. Taking that first step, but steady paced runners....win the race. Here are a few basic exercises:
1. Kneeling
Psalm 95:6 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; Pray about everything, and Praise God
2. Casting...cast off, do some serious housecleaning, get rid of "darkness owned" bad habits.
Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
3. Lift, using the proper weights...
Galatians 2:5
5We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might remain with you.
4. Run...the extra mile, quit accepting the least that you can do.
Ecclesiastes 5:12
12 The sleep of a laborer is sweet,
whether he eats little or much,
but the abundance of a rich man
permits him no sleep.
5. Finish...be a good finisher.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
more to come...