Honoring God
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV) 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.
In this scripture, Paul addresses sexual immorality within the church. The Greco/Roman practice saw no harm in sleeping with prostitutes, but Paul warns against sexual sins because they destroy the body, which is the temple of God.
My Scripture card reads, “you are not your own, Carol; you were bought with a price, therefore glorify God in your body.” The reminder that God paid the ultimate price for us reflects the seriousness with which God regards any sin within the church. There should be a sanctity within the church of those things that can bring God glory versus those things that shame God.
May we seek after and find the life affirming power found in bringing honor to God through all we do and all we are.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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