"Fit for the Fight"

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 

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"Fitness is Stewardship, Not Sculpting."

In the MD5 movement, fitness isn’t about getting six-pack abs or beating your best bench press. It’s about becoming fit for the fight—ready to serve God, our families, our brothers, and our purpose with strength, energy, and endurance. That means seeing our health not as vanity, but as stewardship.

The world tells men fitness is about performance, power, or popularity. But Scripture tells us it’s about honoring the temple—the body God gave us—to do the work He’s called us to.

So let me ask you:

• Are you strong enough to carry your cross?

• Do you have the energy to show up well for your wife, your kids, and your brothers in Christ?

• When God calls you to step into a hard season, will your health be a help or a hindrance?

Training Is Preparation for Purpose.

In my work as a coach, I’ve seen guys put time into everything—business, hobbies, finances—but neglect the one vessel through which they experience all of it: their bodies.

Paul writes to Timothy, “Train yourself for godliness. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things…” (1 Tim. 4:7–8). Notice: he doesn’t dismiss physical training. He affirms it! It just has to serve the greater goal—godliness.

That means training with purpose. Not for ego. Not for comparison. But because your family needs a present, energetic father. Your community needs a strong, resilient brother. And your calling requires stamina.

1% Better for the Kingdom

You don’t need to train like an Olympian. You just need to be faithful.

What would happen if you moved your body daily—just 1% better—out of obedience and gratitude? What if you saw your sweat not as punishment, but as praise? What if your reps were a form of worship?

This week, take one small step:

• Go for a walk and pray out loud.

• Lift weights and meditate on a verse.

• Stretch and breathe deeply, thanking God for breath.

Let your fitness become a physical yes to God—a way of saying, “Here I am. Send me.”

The Challenge

MD5 men, we’re not called to be passive. We’re called to be warriors. Leaders. Disciples. And that starts with preparing ourselves—heart, mind, and body—for the battles ahead.

Steward your strength, not for self-glory, but so you’re ready when God says, “Go.”

Train hard. Pray harder.

Here are some practical resources to help:

betterdaily.live

Faithful Fitness Podcast

Coach Alex VanHouten

MD5 Facilitator