In what ways can you apply 1 Corinthians 6:20 in daily decisions? Key Verse “you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.” (1 Corinthians 6:20) What the Price Means • 1 Peter 1:18-19 — We were redeemed “not with perishable things… but with the precious blood of Christ.” • Acts 20:28 — The church was “purchased with His own blood.” • Because the payment is Christ Himself, every part of us now belongs to Him; we are stewards, not owners. Two Core Realities 1. Bought at immeasurable cost • Our value is fixed by the cross, not by culture or feelings. 2. Commanded to glorify God with the body • Daily decisions become acts of worship (Romans 12:1). Living Bought-Out: Everyday Choices • Health & Habits — Nourish, rest, and exercise so the body can serve God long-term (1 Corinthians 9:27). • Sexual Purity — Reserve intimacy for marriage; flee pornography and immorality (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5). • Appearance & Clothing — Dress to honor Christ, not to provoke lust or pride (1 Timothy 2:9-10). • Entertainment — Choose music, movies, and games that move your heart toward holiness (Psalm 101:3). • Work & Study — Labor “as for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23), pursuing excellence and integrity. • Technology & Media Use — Let online presence reflect Christ; avoid gossip, slander, and envy (Ephesians 4:29). • Speech — Speak grace, truth, and encouragement; refuse profanity or crude joking (Proverbs 10:19; Ephesians 4:29). • Finances — Budget and give generously, remembering everything is God’s (2 Corinthians 9:7; Proverbs 3:9). • Relationships — Forgive quickly, love sacrificially, and maintain purity in dating (Ephesians 4:32; 1 Timothy 5:2). • Time & Rest — Schedule margins for worship, fellowship, and Sabbath rest (Mark 2:27; Ephesians 5:15-16). Practical Rhythms to Keep 1 Corinthians 6:20 Alive • Morning gratitude: thank Jesus for purchasing you; offer the day back to Him. • “Pause practice”: before a decision, ask, “Will this glorify God with my body?” (1 Corinthians 10:31). • Scripture memory: post the verse where you dress, eat, and work. • Accountability: invite a trusted believer to ask how you’re honoring God bodily. • Weekly review: jot ways God was glorified through your body and where repentance is needed (Psalm 139:23-24). Closing Encouragement Every choice—meals cooked, words spoken, screens scrolled, dollars spent—can showcase the worth of Christ who bought you. Lean on the Spirit (Galatians 5:16), remember the price, and let your daily decisions become living thank-you notes to the One who owns and cherishes you. |
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