Moderating sugar consumption
Dr. Nathan Lanning, a cellular biologist and member of Hope Protestant Reformed Church, applies biblical principles to the practical matter of dietary moderation, particularly sugar consumption during the holiday season. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 6:12 and Reformed understanding of Christian stewardship, he argues that while all foods are permissible, believers should exercise wisdom and self-control in eating, recognizing both God's provision and our responsibility to care for the bodies He has given us.
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. I Corinthians 6:12 In order to remain alive and properly function, the cells that make up our bodies must continually take in nutrients. These nutrients provide the raw materials required for the production of hormones by endocrine cells, by digestive enzymes, by intestinal cells, by hemoglobin in red blood cells, and by the myriad of other items...
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