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Can atheists benefit from Bible principles even though they don't believe in God?

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ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
Depends on which principles.
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PHYSICAL HEALTH
2CORINTHIANS 7:1 - "Let us cleanse ourselves of every defilement of flesh and spirit." What does that mean?:
It means anyone can benefit from not polluting their bodies with harmful substances such as tobacco products, street drugs, and abuse of alcohol.


CONTROL YOUR ANGER
PROVERBS 14:29 - "The one who is slow to anger has discernment, but the impatient one displays his foolishness."

AVOID OVEREATING AND OVER DRINKING
PROVERBS 23:20 - "Do not be among those who drink too much wine (or any kind of alcoholic beverage), among those who gorge themselves on meat."

These are just a few of many Bible principles that anyone including atheists can benefit fit from.
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
@seotelkniwt Sounds like good ol' American Puritanism: The deep-seated fear that somewhere, someone, somehow is having a good time.
@ChipmunkErnie That's a negative viewpoint to have about such positive principles and advice.
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
@seotelkniwt Yup -- I read a lot of history.