Body is a Temple

We take care of our earthly body to keep it under control by Christ, but we give priority to our eternal soul. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10:28)

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. (Romans 12:1) We must take care of our physical temple because it needs good healthy food, frequent exercise, and sufficient rest.

Our thoughts and emotions can have major effects on our long-term health. The temple is temporary because we get old, but we pray for good health and for contentment and peace in our eternal soul. Christ took care of His flesh, but voluntarily sacrificed His flesh for our sins on the cross.

Today, realize your body is a temple, and keep the body healthy through a healthy lifestyle, because we minister to the world through our temple.

Prayer: Lord, help me to surrender my earthly temple to serve Christ. Thank you for your love and blessings from Heaven. In Jesus’ name, Amen.