RESPECT YOUR BODY

“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; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

         We do some odd things to our bodies.  In an effort to slim down some starve themselves.  To gain weight some gorge themselves on certain high caloric foods.  Some flood their bodies with water, others with sugar filled soda, still others with alcoholic beverages.  Some folks work out to the exclusion of all other activity.  Others are couch potatoes who lead mostly sedentary lives. Some do drugs, others abstain.  Some have sex with whoever will, others show restraint.  If you are a Christian, did you know your body is not your own?  The Holy Spirit resides within us.  He was a gift from God. 

Our bodies, though temporal flesh tents for our soul & spirit, should be shown respect.  Eating properly, staying hydrated, living a life that honors God will give us a better chance of having a long, productive life in Christ.  The opposite will cause our bodies to break down prematurely, causing us physical pain and heartache; the consequences of poor decisions.
          Now this devotional is for me as much as you.  I’m 6’5” and 350 lbs or thereabouts, so I’m in no way pointing a finger at you telling you to get your act together.  We all need to do better, yet not go to extremes.  Honor God with your body.  Make wise choices when it comes to what you eat, drink and do for recreation.  This body we have is on loan to us from our Lord.  Give it the respect it deserves.  Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!