1 Corinthians 6:19-20
“Do you not know that your body is a temple 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 body.”
TL;DR:
Your body is not your own—it’s God’s temple. Treat it like something sacred. Be mindful of how you eat, move, rest, and think. We are stewards, not owners. And when we care for our bodies, we honor the One who created us and dwells within us.
If someone lets me borrow something, I tend to be extra careful with it. I want to return it in perfect condition—maybe even better than I received it. But when it’s my own stuff, I admit, I can be a little careless.
But here’s the truth: My body isn’t mine.
It belongs to the Lord.
It’s not just a vessel—it’s a temple of the Holy Spirit.
That changes everything.
It’s not about doing what satisfies my flesh—it’s about honoring God with my body in every way I can.
Yesterday, I was at a small gathering. I overate and spent most of the day sitting. At the end of the day, my ankles were swollen—something that had never happened to me before. It was a clear reminder: My body is on loan. I’m called to take care of it with the same reverence and respect I’d show someone else’s most valuable possession.
That means:
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Eating well (not perfectly, but thoughtfully)
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Sleeping enough
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Moving our bodies regularly
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Guarding our hearts from anxiety by trusting in God’s peace
We’re not our own—we’ve been bought at a price.
Let’s treat our bodies like the temples they are, not like trash cans we dump stress, sugar, or shame into. We are on loan, and our best act of worship can be taking care of what God has entrusted to us.
So today, may you move with love, rest with peace, and honor God with your body. It’s holy. It’s sacred. It’s His.
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