Today’s Scripture…
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
19 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; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
Thoughts…
You were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies (v 20). I have seen so many interpretations of this verse. Most of the time it gets used to shame someone into submission.
“Don’t eat that, don’t you know your body is a temple.”
“You should exercise, don’t you know your body is a temple.”
“Don’t smoke! Don’t drink! Don’t do drugs! Don’t you know your body is a temple!”
While these things are good advice for your personal health, I am not sure shaming anyone by saying this has ever really helped. I know it never worked for me.
When I read these verses I see God reminding me to put my words to action. Having all the faith in the world will not do me any good to others around me. To show people God, I need to be His hands and feet. I bring honor to God when I am helping people, and loving people. I am letting my light shine before others, that they may see my good deeds and glorify our Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16).
Today, how can you use your body to honor God? Lookout for those little things you can do for someone. Be His hands and feet today. I promise you will feel so good AND improve your health!
Prayer…
Lord, send me someone I can be your hands and feet for today! ~Amen
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