By Gerald Cowan
It is generally known
that exercise is good for one’s physical health. It helps
the body to burn excess calories and prevents the build up
of fat. It also helps keep the blood circulating freely,
so that all parts of the body are properly nourished. It
can reduce stress and help one relax. It has a way of
helping one clear his mind, put things in sharper focus
and proper perspective.
But
there are some activities or exercises that do the body no
good at all, nor do they do any good for the spirit that
lives in the body. They burn no calories. They often
increase stress and prevent relaxation. They are certain
to keep one from functioning effectively. Here is a sample
list of ineffective and unproductive activities, exercises
we need to get along without.
1. Beating around the bush.
1. Beating around the bush.
2. Jumping
to conclusions.
3. Passing
the buck.
4. Throwing
your weight around.
5. Patting
yourself on the back.
6. Stirring
up trouble.
7. Spreading
gossip and rumor.
8. Adding
fuel to the fire.
9. Dodging
the issues.
10. Sidestepping
responsibility.
11. Flying
off the handle.
12. Grasping
at straws.
13. Climbing
the walls.
14. Running
around in circles.
15. Jumping
on the bandwagon.
16. Making
mountains out of molehills.
17. Tooting your own
horn.
18. Getting
a jump on competitors.
19. Holding
back on commitment.
20. Falling
by the wayside.
21. Practicing
deceit.
22. Interfering
in others’ business.
23. Looking
for trouble.
24. Promoting
strife.
25. Pushing
others aside.
26. Climbing
the social ladder.
27. Digging
in your heels.
28. Dragging
your feet.
29. Killing
time.
30. Carrying
a grudge.
31. Driving
an argument into the ground.
32. Sticking
your nose where it doesn’t belong.
33. Splitting
hairs.
34. Straining
gnats.
35. Bending
over backwards to get along.
36. Picking
to pieces those who disagree with you.
37. Cutting
others down to size.
38. Setting
a bad example.
39. Joining
the in crowd.
40. Polishing
the boss’s boots.
41. Arguing
against the truth.
42. Resisting
authority.
43. Approving
error.
44. Urging
or tempting others to sin.
45. Rehashing
mistakes of others.
46. Backing
up when the Lord pushes you forward.
47. Leading
someone astray.
48. Stepping
on others to get ahead.
49. Defending
the enemies of God.
50. Making
excuses instead of corrections.
51. Stepping
on others to get ahead.
- Gerald Cowan, a longtime preacher and missionary, is retired from full-time pulpit preaching. Gerald publishes an e-mail newsletter entitled GERALD COWAN’S PERSONAL PERIODICAL WRITINGS. He is available for Gospel Meetings and he may be contacted at Geraldcowan1931@aol.com
- Gerald Cowan, a longtime preacher and missionary, is retired from full-time pulpit preaching. Gerald publishes an e-mail newsletter entitled GERALD COWAN’S PERSONAL PERIODICAL WRITINGS. He is available for Gospel Meetings and he may be contacted at Geraldcowan1931@aol.com
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