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We have been sold a bill of goods by so-called health experts who come on television and tell you

that if you diet and exercise, you prolong your life, God bless them. It's just contrary to the

word of God. Now, I exercise for at least four times a week. Don't eat fried food. I don't eat fatty food. Don't eat processed food. I take supplements.

I do all of these things. And I praise God that I have more energy today than 20 years ago.

But I cannot prolong my life. Otherwise, I'm contradicting the words of Jesus because I want

him to answer that question, not me.

And just I was thinking about this in this particular passage from Matthew, which I'll expand in a minute.

Last week, I got an email for my friend that really was just kind of brightened my day,

and I want to share it with you. And it's entitled,

I love this doctor. Here's the interview conducted with this doctor. Question. Doctor, I've heard

that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is it true? Answer. Heart only go for so many beats, and that's it.

Everything wears out eventually. Speed up heart, not make live longer. That like say, you can extend life

of a car by driving faster. Want to live long? Take a nap. Question.

Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruit and vegetables?

Answer.

You must grasp logistical efficiency.

What does cow eat?

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