Our Bodies Are The Temple Of The Holy Spirit

-April 21, 2022-

Good morning, happy Thursday,

“Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

(1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

Paul reminds the Corinthians that they belong to Jesus. He bought them with His own precious blood. They are to be holy in spirit, soul, and body. They can’t just live any way they please, for they must consider that their bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. This is a very valuable lesson for us today.

Corinth was a very worldly city; sin abounded everywhere, and in every place. In many ways it reminds me of San Francisco, California today. Although, Las Vegas, Nevada, is actually called “Sin City.” The early Christians came from this background. Paul admonishes them to be separated from the world and be set apart for God. 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 says, “‘Therefore come out from among them and be separate,’ says the Lord, ‘Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you. I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters,’ says the Lord.”

If our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit and belong to Jesus, then we should take care of them and glorify Him in the process. Sleep, food, drink, and exercise are very important for all of us. I personally believe we shouldn’t endanger ourselves or engage in any sinful or questionable behavior. We are stewards of all that God has given us. We will one day give an account to the Lord for everything we have done in the body.

There is a wonderful hymn written by William Longstaff, that sums up our study today, entitled, “Take Time to be Holy.” The second verse says, “Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; spend much time in secret with Jesus alone. By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shalt be; thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see.”

Have a blessed day living a holy life, taking care of the body and glorifying the Lord who bought us with His blood.

In His grace,

Dean