In America there is a lot of talk about exercise, though the general public does more talking about it than doing it. Exercise tones the muscles, pumps oxygen throughout your veins and help fight off colds and flus and various illnesses. It may not cause us to live longer, but it will help us enjoy the remaining years we have left on this earth.
However, when we die, our bodies will decay, whether we exercised or not.
Godliness is exceedingly more beneficial. It not only sustains us in this earthly body, it has the benefit of eternal rewards. As Paul puts it, "bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come" (1 Timothy 4:7-8; Hebrews 5:14, 12:10-11).
I am grateful God has given us both gifts.
