One of the more deadly tools of our enemy the devil is germs.  Germs are everywhere.  They are in the dirt, on flowers and trees, on our counter tops and in the food we prepare for meals.  It is one way the enemy of our soul can bring sickness to the earth and cause death or destruction.

    One of the easiest ways to defeat him in this task is to simply wash our hands. Clean the surface we are going to use to prepare food, and use clean tools for preparation of our food.

    Handwashing takes only a few minutes of our time.  Soap and water is sufficient to kill 99.9% of all germs.  Soap is the cheapest and easiest product we can afford.  You simply place your hands under running water, remove your hands, use soap on your hands, rub them briskly under running water for approximately 1 minute (60 seconds) and then dry with a clean towel or air dry.  This process defeats our enemy of giving us sickness.

    When you sneeze or cough, cover your mouth with your hand to decrease the chance of spreading germs. Then wash your hands.  One more way to defeat the enemy of our soul. God does not intend nor does he desire for us to be sick.  Sadly, that happens to each of occasionally.  None of us enjoy being sick.  Remember that simply soap and water is all you need to decrease your chance of illness!