Health Stewardship Education
A Vital Link In Your Health Stewardship Program

Everyone growing up in the 50's or 60's remembers the familiar motto of Smokey the Bear, "Only YOU can prevent forest fires!" Well I want everyone who visits the Health & Freedom Preserve to remember, "Only YOU can steward your health!"

Health is a spiritual gift that God expects us to steward. God has called us to love our "neighbor". He has not called us to serve ourselves. God gives each of us time and opportunity to minister to others. But both time and opportunity pass. And we need health to fulfil God's commission.

If anyone desires healing, he must learn the principles of health that God designed. Then repent for the way he has treated his body and begin sowing the seeds of good health. Because poor health is simply the fruit of small seeds sown day by day, pleasing the flesh. We have believed the lies of the chemical companies, the government and the medical establishment, that man can do what ever he wants to the body, God's creation, without consequence.

It is common knowledge that artificial ingredients are harmful. That is why every other label in the grocery store says, "NATURAL". (They lie so easily!) Some think that they can disregard their daily habits and hope that modern medicine will cure them twenty years down the road. Others chase miracle vitamins and herbal formula fads to cover the multitude of their health "sins." But these approaches are irresponsible and completely unnecessary. Health is not that elusive. But it requires a pursuit of knowledge, understanding and wisdom.

Knowledge is relatively easy to obtain. Buy a book and read it. This is the first step. After you have a little knowledge, you can discuss with your friends and exercise your brain by questioning the assumptions of the authors and your peers; not for the sake of argument, but for growth. The Pharisees marveled at young Jesus' questions. They did not seem offended by them; at least not at this time in his life. Similarly we must learn to discuss without causing offense; it is an art. This will test your knowledge and probably give you more questions. And you may persuade the other to consider your thoughts on the subject.

Here are some excellent books to start with:

Why Christians Get Sick, George Malkmus
Intuitive Eating, Humbart Santillo, HOHM Press available through H&FN
Fit For Life, Harvey & Marilyn Diamond,
The Health Explosion, Robertson, 1983, available through H&FN
The Science & Fine Art Of Natural Hygiene, Vol. I, Herbert Shelton
Toxemia, The Basic Cause of Disease, John Tilden, MD; Natural Hygiene Press
Wisdom's Way of Learning, Marilyn Howshall, available through Howshall Home Publications,23714 SE 250th, Maple Valley, WA 98038
Teaching & Learning America's Christian History, Slater, 1984, F.A.C.E.

Knowledge can be acquired by reading and listening, but understanding comes by asking the Lord to teach you a subject, searching the scriptures to establish the principles of your life. I never tell anyone to stop using the medical establishment or to do what I say. (Although, that is how some people hear what I'm saying.) I refuse to be someone elses expert. Only YOU can steward your health. If you are only parroting the latest fad or submitting to your doctor, you will be ruled by fear and unbelief in a crisis. You must come to your own convictions based on your own principles.
I am compelled by God to warn you that there is a day coming when only a remnant shall stand against the beast. And that remnant will have built their life on principle and faith, not polite sayings and warm pews. Health Stewardship will cause your faith to grow.

Wisdom is the jewel. What is the wise thing to do in a situation? I thank God that he gives wisdom in the moments when we are moved with compassion and willing to look foolish. When we act out of love. And He makes something good come of it. In Proverbs many chapters are devoted to knowledge, understanding and wisdom. Ponder them and apply them as principles in your life.

    The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Start your health stewardship education by forsaking the false doctrines of modern medicine. Examine every "fact" promoted in your reading in light of God's Word. He created us and the food we should eat. If you are still able to make decisions for yourself, you can regain your health and freedom.
    I hope you make yourself a regular visitor of The Health & Freedom Preserve. I will respond to anyone who writes.

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