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PACL Lab Activity #1
(for chapter 2)
Scriptural Perspective of the Body

Read the information, ideas, and Scripture passages presented in chapter 2 carefully and prayerfully. Spend time thinking through the implications of each of the six “Truths from Scripture” presented and discussed on pages 21-31, as well as each of the five “Foundational Principles for Physical Fitness and the Christian” presented on pages 34 and 35.

Answer the following questions. Your answers should be in complete sentences and should give evidence of careful thinking.

1. In your own words, present a clear, full explanation of your understanding of God’s perspective on the physical body, utilizing specific Scripture passages and references to support your explanation.
Our Physical bodies are means of serving God, it is our job to take care of them so that we can best serve him in whatever way he calls us into. Psalms 139:13-16 “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.” God has made us into his image… he has given us the choice what we should do with our bodies we can serve him, or disobey but we will be held accountable for our actions.

2. If what you understand of God’s perspective on the physical body is true, what effect should that have on how you care for your body and what you do with it?
In everything I do I need to think first how would this help or hurt my Christian testimony. Since God gave me this body as a resource I need to manage it correctly. This means I need to stay in good health and eat a balanced diet. I need physically, emotionally and spiritually,

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