Health Message (March 14, 2026)

Good Sabbath Church!

Do you think that lying is bad for our health? I guessed that it has to be, and I was right.

“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.” Proverbs 12:22

“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4

“Research has linked telling lies to an increased risk of cancer, increased risk of obesity, anxiety, depression, addiction, gambling, poor work satisfaction, and poor relationships.” So do liars create physical and emotional problems for themselves – or do these problems make people more likely to lie? “ In most cases it’s a combination, and in many cases these problems feed into each other.” The main way that telling lies impacts health and longevity is through increased stress. Lying is taxing both physically and emotionally.

Ellen White puts it wisely in this passage from Ministry of Healing: The relation that exists between the mind and the body is very intimate. When one is affected, the other sympathizes. The condition of the mind affects the health to a far greater degree than many realize. Many of the diseases from which men suffer are the result of mental depression. Grief, anxiety, discontent, remorse, guilt, distrust, all tend to break down the life forces and to invite decay and death. Courage, hope, faith, sympathy, love, promote health and prolong life.

“A contented mind, a cheerful spirit, is health to the body and strength to the soul. “A merry [rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine.” Proverbs 17:22

When God gave us the commandments, we see that He wanted to preserve our lives and keep us from sorrows of guilt and continued unhappiness. Obedience brings great joy and peace!

May God Bless your Journey to Good Health,

Your Sister in Christ, Sandra Torres