Is it a sin to oversleep?

The Bible not only talks about sleeping too much, which is a sin. The Bible also says we can sleep at the wrong times, slumbering in place of doing very important things. Jesus said, “Sleep and take your rest later on” (Matthew 26:45).

What does God say about overeating?

Proverbs 23:1-3: “When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you, And put a knife to your throat if you are a man of great appetite. Do not desire his delicacies, for it is deceptive food.” Matthew Henry writes, “God’s restraints of the appetite only say, Do thyself no harm.”

Can God help me lose weight?

Yes, it is possible to lose weight, get fit and healthier through prayer. I know prayer works with weight loss and health challenges: I’ve lost 150 pounds and maintained it almost 20 years only by the grace of God, eating more healthfully and through “re-creation.” Without God’s help, I would have been dead long ago.

Is it a sin to eat unhealthy?

Remember that most food is not unhealthy by definition. Eating unhealthy food is a habit. However, if you only eat sweets, or too often, your health will start deteriorating because of bad eating habits. Eating food is not inherently sinful.

Why do Hasidic Jews wear curls?

The reason for Ultra-Orthodox males’ hair and curl rules is the following: the original basis is a Biblical scripture which states that a man should not “round the corner of his head.” Authoritative talmudic scholars have determined that the meaning of this scripture is that there should be a hair cutting restriction.

What do you say when you touch a mezuzah?

The blessing said while hanging a mezuzah: Transliteration: Barukh atah Adonai, Elohaynu, melekh ha-olam, asher keedishanu b’meetzvotav v’tzeevanu leek’boa mezuzah. Translation: Blessed are you, Lord, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with God’s commandments and commanded us to affix a mezuzah.

What does the symbol on the mezuzah mean?

Jews will often touch or kiss the mezuzah as they pass through the door as a reminder that they should live according to God’s word. The mezuzah can also symbolise that God is protecting the home of the Jewish family. 3. 4.