"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." 1Corinthians 6:19 and 20.
Two things come to mind when I read the above passage:
Two things come to mind when I read the above passage:
1.Since our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit we need to treat it with respect. That means we don't abuse it though drinking alcohol excessively, taking illegal drugs, overeating(gluttony) or engaging in any other activity that is offensive to it.
2.We are told in the above quote that the Christian's body is no longer his own, that it belongs to God. It is a spiritual temple in which the Spirit of Christ lives.For example, every act of adultery, fornication or any other sin is committed in the temple (our body) where God dwells. When looked at from this vantage point, the true seriousness of sin is clearly evident.
In closing Brother's and Sisters, we must not become "comfortable' with sinning. We must understand that out body is His, not ours.
Keep this quote from Romans 12:1 in your mind daily:
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship."
2.We are told in the above quote that the Christian's body is no longer his own, that it belongs to God. It is a spiritual temple in which the Spirit of Christ lives.For example, every act of adultery, fornication or any other sin is committed in the temple (our body) where God dwells. When looked at from this vantage point, the true seriousness of sin is clearly evident.
In closing Brother's and Sisters, we must not become "comfortable' with sinning. We must understand that out body is His, not ours.
Keep this quote from Romans 12:1 in your mind daily:
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship."
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