Brixham Community Church Podcast

I’m a cheesy guy Deep down I know that eating too much cheese is bad for my body. I love cheese. Blue cheese, soft cheese, mature cheddar, even cheap processed cheese squares used in burgers. I also know that overeating is bad for my body, and if I really overdo it as a lifestyle, I’d be looking at disease and a shortened lifespan. But hey, I’m a Christian, so what does it matter? It’s all about being spiritual, right? Wrong. My body belongs to God. It is a temple of the Holy Spirit. I should respect it and look after it, partly because I can serve him better with a healthy body, but also because it’s an opportunity to honour him, showing discipline and sacrifice in order to But I am often tempted, especially last thing at night when I’d like some supper. Just a bit of sneaky cheese knocked back with a glass of milk before I go upstairs. I know what’s right, but I also know what I really want! The battle with the body This isn’t just me though. Everybody, even non-believers, struggle with the general id