The Apostle Paul was NOT SOFT - physical fitness actually DOES matter
I don't know any Christian who would think Paul was soft. He lived a radical life full of Apostolic suffering (something most 'self-appointed' modern-day Apostles don't seem to realize). He fulfilled His purpose and destiny. He was operating on all cylinders until the day of his martyrdom. For him to do what he did, to go where he went, to endure what he endured, would have most certainly meant he had a lifestyle conducive to accomplishing what he did. He didn't write much about the topic of health and fitness, but we know he lived a life that glorified God in all areas. And I think all would agree that meant he was healthy, fit, and ate in such a way that God was pleased. He glorified God IN HIS BODY ( 1 Corinthians 6:12 ). He spoke of our bodies as the TEMPLES of the Holy Spirit ( 1 Corinthians 6:19 ) He exhorted people to IMITATE his life and habits ( 1 Corinthians 11:1 ). Let us resist the 'Gnostic' temptation to say that he only meant "spiritual t...