FAITH & HEALTH
Of course, a person with any illness or disease can believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ and be a joyful child of God. It is then that a person may know that God is the Creator of man. The creation of Adam and Eve was a masterpiece of God and He made them very personal. Adventists believe that God created man as a unity of body, soul and spirit.
Anyone who believes that God is the Creator of man may, out of gratitude and recognition, take good care of his spiritual, physical and mental health. Of course, there are diseases and ailments that no one can prevent. Yet there are many lifestyle diseases that humans can reasonably prevent.
Seventh-day Adventists have more than 170 years of experience in preventing disease. They have developed the best Stop Smoking training. They invented corn flakes, but also how to make meat substitutes from soy beans. The health principles for the prevention of lifestyle diseases are summarized in 8 basic rules that have always worked despite all the stories about healthy living. The first letters of these 8 principles, based on the English names, form the word “NEW START”©.
- NUTRITION - Healthy food
- EXERCISE
- WATER
- SUNLIGHT
- TEMPERANCE
- AIR
- REST
- TRUST
Most elements are self-explanatory and are widely accepted and used. When it comes to healthy food, there can sometimes be discussion about what is healthy. Adventists assume that God mainly provided grains, vegetables, fruit and nuts at creation. This can already prevent many diseases. As a result, moderation arises towards everything that is unhealthy and addictive. That means a life without the use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs and varying what we eat and drink. Trust in God gives an enormous boost to the health of body, soul and spirit. Joyful faith creates peace and confidence. Moreover, God, as Creator, is the very best Doctor. He also guarantees a future without disease and without death!