"For I was born a sinner--yes, from the moment my mother conceived me." Psalm 51:5
In an article recently published in Runner's World titled, "You Can Outrun Your Genes", it was surmised that, although DNA (specifically inheriting the FTO gene) certainly influences our risk of whether you and I will become obese, just one hour of running a week can greatly decrease that risk. The researchers concluded the study by saying, "although more research on genetics and exercise is needed, the latest research proves that family history and genes don’t need to be an excuse for obesity... The bottom line: you can use lifestyle factors like physical activity to fight your genetic risk."
Sadly, since DNA is inherited from our parents, we have no power over those characteristics we will be born with. David knew this when he wrote, "For I was born a sinner--yes, from the moment my mother conceived me." David inherited sin from his parents (think Adam as the original parent) just as we all do. But that should never be an excuse for our behavior--because in the same way our genetic risk to obesity can be fought with lifestyle changes such as running, our spiritual genetic risk to sin can also be battled by running... assuming we are willing to follow the advice of Paul and "run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts" and to, "Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace..." (2 Timothy 2:22)
Hallelujah! Another reason to run. May you and I exercise daily as we run from sin and pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love and peace.
Heavenly Father, thank you for loving us so much that you would outline the most wonderful fitness program we could ever embark on to keep ourselves spiritually healthy. We realize we were born sinners but may we never use that as an excuse to keep on sinning as if we have no control over our actions. Help us to recognize and run from any and all sin Lord. It's in your precious name we pray, Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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