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This is called devolution! The "experts" are changing their story for the
same reason they slander nutrients. If people knew how many health
problems they could solve simply by getting more sleep, they would buy
fewer drugs. Sleep really is "Vitamin-S."

Before the light bulb was invented, the average person got 10 hours of sleep
and it was not considered abnormal to sleep for 12 hours. (John 11:9-10)
Since it's hard to get much work done by candlelight (John 9:4), it was
common sense to go to bed at sundown and get up at sunrise. With the light
bulb, mankind foolishly said "If we CAN stay up late at night, then we
SHOULD!"

Once while staying in a relative's house (where I had no alarm clock and
didn't have to go to work the next day), I slept for 12 hours. When I woke
up, I got out of bed quickly without struggling, and I felt very refreshed,
limber, and energetic.

A well-rested soulwinner doesn't get tongue-tied or stumble over his words
as easily. Sleep deprivation also causes irritability, which doesn't help your

patience when dealing with lost people.

All that being said, before you try to get more sleep, make sure you are
spending your time wisely while you're awake! DON'T WASTE ONE
MINUTE!

Colossians 4:5 "Walk in wisdom toward them that are without,
redeeming the time."