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Importance of Sleep !?!

As a teen, I encountered some scriptures that led me to think sleep was “evil”
The verses are in Proverbs – the book with Wisdom for young people!

Proverbs 6:9  How long will you slumber, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep?

Proverbs 19:15  Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, And an idle person will suffer hunger.

Proverbs 24:33-34  A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest; So shall your poverty come like a prowler, And your need like an armed man.

Proverbs 19:15  Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, And an idle person will suffer hunger.

Proverbs 20:13  Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.

As I have grown older, I came across articles explaining the BENEFITS  of sleep include:

  • Healthier circulatory and immune systems
  • Better management of blood sugar and weight
  • Improved memory, alertness, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Greater repair of cells
  • Lower stress
  • Greater balance

Upon a “second look”, I have come to realize Scripture was NOT condemning SLEEP – it was warning about the human tendency to be lazy!

So… This provided a good opportunity to see the possibility that we can jump to wrong conclusions!  We need not be afraid to review our learning — because Truth is Truth & it will withstand our scrutiny!

Today … I am happy to explore “other scriptures” that speak positively about sleep!  and to learn the lessons about avoiding laziness.  We need to be sure to benefit from getting proper sleep!

Proverbs 3:24  When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

Ecclesiastes 5:12  The sleep of a laboring man is sweet, Whether he eats little or much…

In Church of God history, we have a booklet  with “simple wisdom” titled The Seven Laws of Radiant Health … and “Law # 5” deals with Sleep & rest.

Do you know what other things you can be doing for your good health?

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