The definitions of wellness vary depending on the discipline or religion. In simple terms, wellness implies being healthy. Wellness is much more than mere exercise, nutrition, or physical health, and is the full combination of states mental, spiritual, and physical wellbeing. This paper explains the biblical worldview of wellness, comparing it with the secular view.
A biblical worldview of wellness requires people to follow God’s instructions for living a good life that includes avoiding over-eating or drinking, remaining sexually pure, having self-control, and getting enough rest. The Bible emphasizes different areas of wellness and how people can realize them effectively (Webb, Bopp, & Fallon, 2013). For instance, the Bible stresses the
A biblical worldview of wellness requires people to follow God’s instructions for living a good life that includes avoiding over-eating or drinking, remaining sexually pure, having self-control, and getting enough rest. The Bible emphasizes different areas of wellness and how people can realize them effectively (Webb, Bopp, & Fallon, 2013). For instance, the Bible stresses the