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FIT CHURCH: Destroying the Division between Following Christ and Living a Healthy Life
Who do you say your body belongs to? As a believer in Jesus, the answer should not be, "Well, me, I guess." Unfortunately, many in the church have conformed to the patterns of this world in the way they treat what the Bible tells us is God's temple. As a result, the body of Christ grows sicker each year while we pray for healing and do little to address the issues poor health habits are creating practically. This is primarily because fitness and nutrition have become secular topics for most church leaders and believers worldwide.
This book jams a wrench in this way of thinking by biblically addressing the major health and fitness topics. This written case for making good health practices a part of the church and Christian culture comes with practical solutions for healthy living from a biblical standpoint. Whether you desire to serve those under your leadership better or to learn a Christ-centered approach to self-care, FIT Church will open your eyes to transformational truths that will help you to accomplish that. This book offers proven solutions for addressing your personal health practices and overcoming years of struggle with food, exercise, and mindset using the concept of faith-inspired training (FIT).
As representatives of the kingdom, it is our responsibility to honor God with our very being, including our way of living. May this book help you present yourself to God with a strong mind and body unrestricted by self-inflicted limitations. May this book help you trust the Lord more deeply as you break chains of physical bondage and poor self-image. May reading this book open your eyes to new possibilities regarding your habits and physical condition. Finally, may you join in the blessing of presenting a "FIT church" to the Lord by putting what you learn from this book into practice.
This book jams a wrench in this way of thinking by biblically addressing the major health and fitness topics. This written case for making good health practices a part of the church and Christian culture comes with practical solutions for healthy living from a biblical standpoint. Whether you desire to serve those under your leadership better or to learn a Christ-centered approach to self-care, FIT Church will open your eyes to transformational truths that will help you to accomplish that. This book offers proven solutions for addressing your personal health practices and overcoming years of struggle with food, exercise, and mindset using the concept of faith-inspired training (FIT).
As representatives of the kingdom, it is our responsibility to honor God with our very being, including our way of living. May this book help you present yourself to God with a strong mind and body unrestricted by self-inflicted limitations. May this book help you trust the Lord more deeply as you break chains of physical bondage and poor self-image. May reading this book open your eyes to new possibilities regarding your habits and physical condition. Finally, may you join in the blessing of presenting a "FIT church" to the Lord by putting what you learn from this book into practice.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 8, 2024
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May 21, 2025
After spending with this author on a missions trip in January, I looked forward to reading “Fit Church”. Matthew’s passion is evident in his daily living, something he works to motivate other people towards to as well (especially his readers). This book challenged me to think about how my physical and spiritual health are connected - “for physical training is of some value, but spiritual training has value for all things.”
I’m now going to order this book for my sons - especially the one who is a high school coach. I look forward to implement Matthew’s strategies in my own life!
I’m now going to order this book for my sons - especially the one who is a high school coach. I look forward to implement Matthew’s strategies in my own life!
March 29, 2025
I feel like I could have written this book myself, but I didn’t. Praise God for Matthew Gay. As a former fitness professional turned stay at home mom of 4 boys with an online fitness business, I will be recommending this book to clients as well as family.
It really hits the nail on the head with regard to honoring the temple of the Holy Spirit. This book will convict you AND encourage you. We are called to be set apart from the world .. this includes our physical health. If we “look” and “live” like unbelievers, what good news do we have to offer them?
As Christians, our lives should stand out from the crowd. We’re not going to be perfect, but we ought not be hypocrites. May we offer our bodies as a sacrifice unto the Lord .. whether we eat, drink, or whatever we do, do it all for the glory of God.
It really hits the nail on the head with regard to honoring the temple of the Holy Spirit. This book will convict you AND encourage you. We are called to be set apart from the world .. this includes our physical health. If we “look” and “live” like unbelievers, what good news do we have to offer them?
As Christians, our lives should stand out from the crowd. We’re not going to be perfect, but we ought not be hypocrites. May we offer our bodies as a sacrifice unto the Lord .. whether we eat, drink, or whatever we do, do it all for the glory of God.
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