Worship: For Heaven’s Sake The Bible tells us that pride is the source of envy, which is always present in any troubled relationship. (Read more below.)
Wellness: For Health’s Sake Addressing the root of the problem of inflammation, Pastor Flemons, a doctor of biblical wellness and naturopathy, discusses the final five listed anti-inflammatory herbs. (Read more below.)
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For Heaven’s Sake…
Proverbs 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
People don’t realize how much envy is involved in contentious relationships, says Pastor Flemons. It doesn’t have to be both parties in a contentious relationship; but at least one has pride. Otherwise, there would be no envy or contention. A person may be envious of another’s gifts or talents or advantage in life. And if that pride or envy is not overcome, a person can be brought to his or her own demise.
James 3:16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
That’s why we are never to say what you will never do, says Pastor Flemons. If you refuse to overcome pride and envy, your life will be on a reckless course of evil. And you will eventually do the most horrendous thing, if given the opportunity.
The story of Saul and David in 1 Samuel 18:6-12, is a perfect example of why envy must be overcome and why we must be careful to not cultivate the love of approbation or approval or praise. This can become a serious defect of character, which can end in a fury of passion. We can go so far as to find it nearly impossible to repent. If we refuse to repent, we lose the favor of God. (Read p. 650 of Patriarchs and Prophets by Ellen G. White for a wonderful commentary on the relationship between Saul and David, after David killed Goliath. Here is the link: http://www.whiteestate.org/books/pp/pp64.html.
Pastor Flemons pleads with all of us: “Let’s make sure there is no envy in our hearts.”
For Health’s Sake…
Plant-based anti-inflammatory sources can be a wonderful option for traditional pain relievers:
GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) is an omega-6 essential fatty acid that helps with inflammation pain just like 0mega-3s. The body converts it to anti-inflammatory chemicals, particularly beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, similar to ibuprofen and Cox-2 inhibitors, and is best used for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Traditional medicines are steroids. Although they give a bit of relief, they also cause the body to suffer so many other conditions, including altering the adrenal glands to the point of shutting them down, which in turn inhibits many body functions. Ginger has been found to work better than some steroids with no ill effects.
Colloidal silver is best used when inflammation is caused by a fungus or bacteria or viral agents. It is nature’s antimicrobial. It is a mineral found in the earth. Colloidal silver is microscopic and is suspended in a liquid, similar to iron. Colloidal silver is 10 parts silver for ever one million parts of distilled water. You drink it to reduce inflammation.
Bromelain and papain are natural enzymes, which come from pineapple and papaya, respectively. They break down protein, like serrapeptase, a secretion from the cocoon of a caterpillar, which is used to break down the shell of the cancerous tumor. All these enzymes digest the other harmful toxins in the body and are inexpensive.
Bromelain and papain are also ingredients in the Times of Refreshing anti-inflammation tonic, which contains a great combination of joint nutrients like devil’s claw, yucca, alfalfa, and turmeric that will help without adding more toxins, which are the cause of disease. Pastor Flemons also recommends juicing to get the required nutrients into your body, drinking more water, exercising, and not eating the flesh of dead animals, which adds toxins and more inflammation.