How can we practically "glorify God" in our bodies according to 1 Corinthians 6:20? Bought with a Price “For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:20 – Christ’s blood is the price (1 Peter 1:18-19). – Because redemption is real and literal, our bodies now belong to Him. Live as His Temple “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you…?” 1 Corinthians 6:19 – Invite His daily rule; yield every member (hands, eyes, mouth, mind). – Reject anything that defiles His dwelling (2 Corinthians 7:1). Pursue Moral Purity – “Flee from sexual immorality” (1 Corinthians 6:18). – “Each of you must learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable” (1 Thessalonians 4:3-4). Practical steps: • Guard what you watch and read. • Cultivate accountability with mature believers. • Celebrate marriage as God’s good design (Hebrews 13:4). Offer Your Body for Service “I urge you… to offer your bodies as living sacrifices” (Romans 12:1). – Use strength, skills, and time for ministry: serving meals, lifting chairs, visiting the sick. – Let feet carry the gospel (Isaiah 52:7), hands give generously (Acts 20:35). Speak to Edify “Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths” (Ephesians 4:29). – Replace gossip with encouragement. – Share Scripture aloud (Colossians 3:16). Practice Wise Stewardship of Health – Balanced nutrition, exercise, and sleep honor the Creator who designed the body (Psalm 139:14). – While “physical exercise is of limited value” (1 Timothy 4:8), caring for health preserves strength for spiritual work. Embrace Rest and Sabbath Rhythm “Come… and rest a while” (Mark 6:31). – Regular rest acknowledges God as Provider and protects against burnout. Display the Fruit of the Spirit “The fruit of the Spirit is… self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). – Self-control governs appetite, temper, and habits. – Love, joy, peace, and the rest of the list become visibly embodied testimony. Cultivate Worshipful Posture – Kneel in humility (Psalm 95:6). – Lift hands in praise (Psalm 63:4). – Sing with lungs He fashioned (Psalm 150:6). Anticipate Resurrection Glory “The body that is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable” (1 Corinthians 15:42). – Caring for this temporary tent prepares us for the eternal one God will unveil. Living these truths makes daily life a continual act of worship, fulfilling the command: “Therefore glorify God with your body.” |
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