Remember to Wash Behind Your Ears

02-04-06

1. Ex. 14:26 – If we obey the laws of God we will be healthy.

A. 3 Jn. 2 – God cares about our health because He loves us.

· My mother’s wash rag and the boy with the dirty ears.

· Matt. 14:14 – Jesus healed out of compassion.

· The Spanish pastor and his wife.

B. Biblical principles of health.

· 1 Cor. 3:16-17, 6:19-20 & 10:31 – Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, so treat it with care.

· Por. 17:22 & James 5:15 – There is a close relationship between the mental, physical, and spiritual powers.

· 8 Bible healers – 1) Matt. 11:29-30 – Trust God; 2) Rev. 22:17 – Water; 3) Ecc. 10:17 – Wholesome food; 4) 1 Tim. 4:8 – Exercise; 5) Mal. 4:2 – Sunshine; 6) John 11:12 – Rest; 7) Dan. 1:8 – Abstemiousness; 8) Gen. 2:7 – Fresh air.

· Balance (John 17:14): “Temperance may be defined as: moderation in all things healthful [Ecc. 10:17]; total abstinence from all things harmful [2 Cor. 6:17]. – Xenophon (Greek philosopher), 400 B.C.

· Arthritis & kidney stones miraculously removed.

· Chronic back pain cured.

C. Job 2:1-10 – God is in control of our health.

· Deut. 7:12-15 – Health is related to relationship.

· Pro. 3:7-8 – Obedience brings health.

· Pro. 13:12 – Hope invigorates the whole body.

· Warner Sallman’s (1917- ) miraculous healing.