photo #7728585

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--- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20What did 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. That 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 for living.--- Life Application Study NotesPRAYERDear Heavenly Father,Thank You for the Holy Spirit dwelling within my body. I praise Your Holy Name.My life is Yours, a temple of the Holy Spirit, a place of worship for all day and every day.Please help me to take better care of it and make it a presentable and fit place for service in Your kingdom.I pray that I may be a worthy witness to Your grace and goodness.In Jesus’ nameAmen