Introduction:
The concept of prolonging life is a theme that appears throughout the Bible, often associated with obedience to God's commandments, wisdom, and the blessings of God. The Scriptures provide insights into how life can be extended through spiritual and practical means, emphasizing the importance of living in accordance with divine principles.

Biblical Foundations:
The Bible frequently links the prolongation of life with adherence to God's laws and wisdom. In the Old Testament, the promise of a long life is often tied to obedience and reverence for God. For instance, in Deuteronomy 5:33 , it is written, "Walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess."

Wisdom and Understanding:
Proverbs, a book rich in wisdom literature, underscores the connection between wisdom and longevity. Proverbs 3:1-2 states, "My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life." Here, the pursuit of wisdom and adherence to divine instruction are portrayed as pathways to a longer, more fulfilling life.

Obedience and Honor:
The Bible also emphasizes the role of obedience to parents as a means of prolonging life. The commandment to honor one's father and mother is accompanied by a promise of longevity. Ephesians 6:2-3 reiterates this principle: "Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth."

Righteous Living:
Righteousness and moral integrity are also associated with prolonged life. Psalm 91:16 declares, "With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation." This verse suggests that those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High and live righteously are granted the blessing of a long life.

Health and Well-being:
The Bible acknowledges the importance of physical health in the context of prolonging life. While spiritual obedience is paramount, practical wisdom regarding health is also evident. For example, in 1 Timothy 4:8 , Paul writes, "For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come." This indicates a balance between physical well-being and spiritual devotion.

Divine Sovereignty:
Ultimately, the Bible teaches that the length of one's life is under God's sovereign control. Job 14:5 reflects this understanding: "Since his days are determined and the number of his months is with You, and since You have set limits that he cannot exceed." While human actions can influence the quality and duration of life, it is God who ordains the span of each person's life.

Conclusion:
The biblical perspective on prolonging life encompasses a holistic approach that integrates spiritual obedience, wisdom, righteous living, and practical health considerations. While human efforts play a role, the ultimate determination of life’s length rests with God.Ephesians 6:2-3
Honor your father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;
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Internal Exercises Weaken the Body, yet Oft Prolong Life. ...
... and afford matter of temptations; yet, on the other side, it makes amends, even
to nature itself, in contributing much to the prolonging of life by means of ...
/.../chapter vi internal exercises weaken.htm

Of the Life of Bishop Aidan. [635 AD ]
... His course of life was so different from the slothfulness of our times, that all ...
men and women, led by his example, adopted the custom of prolonging their fast ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap v of the life.htm

Jesus the Resurrection and Life.
... to go where God"ie, where duty"calls you, you make a terrible mistake; instead of
thereby preserving your life you lose it, instead of prolonging your day ...
/.../xxiii jesus the resurrection and.htm

For Eighteen Years, New Sects, Or, Rather, Posthumous Sects...
... sensual gratifications for a paradise; this world for the sole scene of existence;
the body for the only condition of being; the prolonging of life a few more ...
/.../lamartine/atheism among the people/xiv for eighteen years new.htm

And when Jesus Entered the Temple, they Brought unto Him Blind And ...
... his life [2728] in this world shall keep it unto the life eternal. ... My master, [2756]
and devour widows' houses, because [2757] of their prolonging their prayers ...
/.../hogg/the diatessaron of tatian/section xl and when jesus.htm

Come from the Four Winds, O Breath!
... is a difficulty in explaining how it is that bread sustains your body; and how that
bread, sustaining your body, can be the means of prolonging your life. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/come from the four winds.htm

He Maketh Me to Lie Down in Pastures of Tender Grass; He Leadeth ...
... daily sacrifice, then, under the appearance of bread and wine, besides ever prolonging
in our ... Yet it is a lonely life for our Shepherd-King, this abode in the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/callan/the shepherd of my soul/iv he maketh me to.htm

Letter ii. To the Deacon Aurelius.
... Shall there in future be to me any pleasure in life, or any day or hour ... This, however,
was my object in prolonging my discourse to a somewhat undue extent, that ...
/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /letter ii to the deacon.htm

Chapter twenty
... Chapter Twenty. "But I am prolonging this letter, possibly to your weariness. ... Nothing
in all my ministerial life, Caxton, has so moved me as that meeting. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sheldon/in his steps/chapter twenty.htm

'Impossible, --Only I Saw It'
... The thought was familiar to them, and yet, lepers though they were, life was sweet,
and a chance of prolonging it, even as slaves, was worth trying. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/impossibleonly i saw it.htm

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