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In your opinion, does the Bible condemn body building? I know Paul implies that it's basically a waste of time, but I'm wondering if a case can be made to say it's 100% bad. I'm asking because my gymming buddy is a good friend of mine who is a hardcore believer...

• 1 Timothy 4:6-10:
  If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while 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. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Saviour of all people, especially of those who believe.

Drich can come up with his own answer - here's my answer. No the Bible doesn't say it's bad. Anything that has "some value" isn't bad.