Not so Fast! My Body is a Temple

Keep on running away from sexual immorality. Any other sin that a person commits is outside his body, but the person who sins sexually sins against his own body. Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, because you were bought for a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

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Here’s what the dictionary has to say about temple: Having within it a divine presence, a place reserved for a highly valued function and a place dedicated to worship. Doesn't it make sense that a divine presence resides within your body? Look at yourself, aren’t you fabulous? God created us perfectly. We are the best part of the creation. We were created to God’s image. He loves us that much. We have to also respect our bodies by keeping fit and eating right.

We meditated last month on the power of the Holy Spirit and we were reminded that He lives within us. And because He is always present (from the moment of salvation) The Holy Spirit knows you and I pretty well. The Holy Spirit is with us where ever we go and whatever we do He sees. He knows our strengths and our weaknesses. He knows our sinful acts and our holy deeds. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He is not just hanging out with us? He is watching over us. He is making sure that we don’t fall for the same old tricks His main purpose is to build us up in the body of Christ to the glory of God. The Holy Spirit is busy handling His many functions:

He is a gift that gives gifts 1 Cor. 12:3-1
He comforts (John 14:16-26).
He baptizes (Acts 2:17-41).
He sanctifies (Rom. 15:16).
He indwells (Rom. 8:11).
He regenerates (John 3:3-5).
He empowers (Micah 3:8).
He gives joy (Rom. 14:17).
He gives discernment (1 Cor. 2:10-16).
He anoints (1 John 2:27).
He bears fruit (Gal. 5:22-23).

Because your body is a temple, you have the responsibility to care for it. The spirit of God lives within you my friend. I don’t know your life but you do. What is the condition of your temple? Do you do drugs? Do you smoke or drink alcohol? Or are you one of those people who struggle with sexual immorality? It doesn’t really matter what your situation is, it can be turned around. Your body needs to remain a place where God, Jesus, and the Spirit can reside. It is a place of prayer. Perhaps you are in need of a "spring cleaning" (rededication/recommit) or you need a major cleaning (salvation). Either way, I know someone who specializes is complete temple make over (body and soul). He is an expert when it comes to temple cleansing. His name is Jesus Christ and if your temple needs a make over, then look no further. He alone can provide the cleansing you need. He gave His life for your salvation. It is not too late to turn your life around. It is time to stop destroying the temple of God. Surrender your body to the Lord and start glorify God in you daily life and be blessed.

Praise the Lord!