Posted on 09/23/2020 7:42:34 AM PDT by Teleios Research
Teleios evaluated whether those who most ardently adhere to several key foundational principles of Christianity (prayer, faith, praise, outreach, Bible study, belief in salvation by grace and security of salvation) have better wellbeing compared to those who practice these measures less frequently. Our database included 14,422 participants. Those who most frequently did Bible study, taught and shared the gospel had statistically better wellbeing than the rest. Further, the more participants adhered to these principles the higher their wellbeing scored compared to less adherent. IN SUMMARY, our research suggests that increasing adherence to the foundational principles of Christian faith enhances wellbeing. These data offer hope to millions of people that the Bible provides truth for salvation as well as greater happiness and satisfaction in their daily life by simply adhering to the foundational principles of scripture. More at https://teleiosresearch.com/wellbeing-and-adherence-to-biblical-principles/
Maybe, but that is not the point.
“Honor your father and your mother, that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”
All the Commandments redound to a better life in general, but there is no life without discipline and suffering.
Hebrews 6:1-6 shows us that there my be earthy benefits to “hanging around” the faith, but that is a far cry from eternal Salvation through Jesus Christ.
I tell you what, It will increase your eternal well being! Even if I have to suffer the loss of all here in this present life, It will be worth it all when we see Jesus.
Growing in the Sweetness of Christ is beneficial to this life AND to eternal Salvation.
That is true.
God has not promised a pain-free life - just that His grace is sufficient.
The grace of God and salvation through Jesus are all that sustain me in these times.
Job had many gifts in this world and it made him a prime target for trials and temptations from Satan.
Come to me all who are heavily laden. My yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
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