Book: Every Body Matters: Strengthening Your Body to Strengthen Your Soul

Author: Garty Thomas // Publisher: Zondervan (2011)

Gary Thomas, in Every Body Matters, answers some very praticaly questions regarding exercise and how one should take care of his or her body. This is a very perosnla story of how Gary has lost a considerable amount of weight.  The Bible calls us to care for our bodies as the Temple of the Holy Spirit.  We are to care for our bodies.

I was once told by one of my mentors, "I hate running, but I love its benefits".  This is the same train of thought that Thomas seeks after.  There are things in this book that are beneficial. I think he might go a bit far in his applications of the text of Scripture. One must be cautious in making practical implications the reason why we do things.  Not that his reasons are all bad, but I would place more emphasis on the Scriptures than personal experience.

I would recommend this book with some caution.  Don't be scare of the book, but be cautious.  Whether you are fit, like being fit, or not, this book has some great tips. You shouldn't try to stay in shape because its pratical to do so.  You should stay in shape because God tells you to.

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