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🙏 When your internal emotions manafest physically. Proverbs 13:4
(2 min read) Proverb of the day visualized
Erick Vargas
May 14, 2023
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Proverb of the day
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
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Meditation
The proverb in Proverbs 14:30 compares the effects of a peaceful heart and envy on the body. The verse says, "A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones."
In other words, a person who is at peace with themselves and their circumstances will have a healthy body, while a person who is envious of others will suffer from physical and emotional problems.
There is some scientific evidence to support the claim that envy can have negative health effects. For example, one study found that people who were envious of others were more likely to experience heart disease and other health problems.
The verse also teaches us that a peaceful heart is essential for a healthy life. When we are at peace with ourselves, we are less likely to experience stress, anxiety, and other negative emotions that can damage our health.
So, if you want to improve your health, it is important to cultivate a peaceful heart. This can be done by practicing gratitude, forgiveness, and other positive emotions.
When we are at peace with ourselves and our lives, it brings vitality and life—not just in a physical sense, but also in a mental, emotional, and spiritual sense. It implies that inner tranquility and a calm spirit have a beneficial effect on one's overall health and well-being.
Prayer
Lord, help us to be grateful, free from envy, full of contentment.
Application question
How is social media feeding your envy?
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