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My Temple or His?

"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body."
I Corinthians 6:19-20 (NASB)

I want to know God's heart when He wrote this to us through Paul.  Surely, He didn't mean for us to be consumed with taking care of our bodies!  Wouldn't that be idolatry?  But, is neglecting our bodies God honoring.

Hmmm...What else besides my health would fall under the category of body?

Tongues!  How can we honor God with our body if what comes out of our mouth does not honor Him. Isn't our tongue part of our body?

James 3:2 tells us "If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well."

Whoa?  Does this mean if I can control my tongue I will also be in control of my whole self?  Sure looks like it!  So, I must learn to control my tongue...or maybe I should say, I must learn to use Holy Spirit self-control to bridle my tongue as well as the rest of me.

Lord, you paid a high price for me.  You deserve to be honored by me.  Teach me, Lord!  Teach me to bridle my own tongue.  Not so it is shut, but so that it speaks only what brings you honor and glory.  I do not want my tongue to speak words that grieve you.  I want to use the Holy Spirit discipline You have provided, so you do not have to discipline me as a wayward child.  Amen

Comments and Scriptures welcome!!!




Have a God Honoring Day!


Barb

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