Counsels on Wellness

Counsel #10 — Fight Against Cancer

Picture: Counsel #10 — Fight Against Cancer CWe 80.1

Regular exercise keeps the physical body in shape and reflects God's will for humanity— to treat your body, His temple, with care and respect. Aside from the obvious benefits of regular activity, keeping active also reduces the risk of cancers of the breast, colon, and pancreas. CWe 80.2

Consistent physical activity can help reduce inflammation in the body, a major contributor to cancer development. Other benefits of exercise include the regulation of insulin and the strengthening of the immune system, which enables the body to detect and eliminate abnormal cells, reflecting God’s provision for your health. Often, people overlook the fact that exercise also leads to better digestion, allowing a healthy weight to be maintained. Overall, making physical activity a regular part of your daily regime proves that you are using the gifts God gave us—time and health—in the most beneficial way.^[92] CWe 80.3

“He said, ‘Ifyou listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.’” Exodus 15:26 NIV CWe 80.4

“Exercise is indispensable to the health of every organ.” Ellen White in Reflecting Christ, p. 147 CWe 80.5

Reflect: How does your physical health contribute to your spiritual well-being? CWe 80.6