Your body, the temple of the Holy Spirit! 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Good morning everyone. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

Paul told us in the verses prior we are not to partake of any type of sexual sin. Let's look at what Paul says next.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 "Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body."

Why does Paul mean when he said that our body belongs to God?
Many people say they have the right to do whatever they want with their own bodies. Although they think that this is freedom, they are really enslaved to their own desires.

When we become Christians, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us. Therefore, we no longer own our bodies. God bought us "with a high price" refers to slaves purchased at an auction. Christ's death freed us from sin but also obligates us to his service. If you live in a building owned by someone else, you try not to violate the building's rules. Because your body belongs to God, you must not violate his standards of living.

Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, you need to take good care of the temple. Romans 14:7,8 "For we don't live for ourselves or die for ourselves. If we live, it's to honor the LORD. And if we die, it's to honor the LORD. So whether we live or die, we belong to the LORD."

Have a great day, and as Jesus said, "Go and sin no more!" Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny