“What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”— 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (KJV)
As believers, we often emphasize our spiritual lives—our prayer, worship, and church attendance. But how often do we pause to consider that our bodies are part of that worship too?
The Bible says that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. That means God, in all His purity and glory, dwells inside us. Just as the physical temple in Jerusalem was kept clean, sacred, and in order, we have a divine responsibility to care for our physical bodies.
Our health is not a side issue—it is a spiritual responsibility. The food we eat, the things we drink, and the habits we form—these are not just lifestyle choices; they are acts of either honour or dishonour to the One who lives in us.
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:31 (KJV)
The Spirit of God within us does not dwell in chaos, pollution, or neglect. When we consume harmful substances, ignore rest, or disregard exercise and nutrition, we invite weakness, disease, and even premature death—not because God has failed us, but because we have failed to protect the temple.
Too many people die young, not because of demonic attacks or curses, but because of poor daily choices. Sickness and unhealthy living often stem from our personal approach to life. But here’s the good news: You can take responsibility. You can choose life. You can glorify God with your body.
Let today be the turning point. Choose to honor God with every meal, every breath, and every moment. Let your health reflect His holiness. Let your body mirror the order, strength, and vitality of the One who dwells within.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of my body, a sacred temple where Your Holy Spirit lives. Help me to see my health not as a burden, but as a blessing and a responsibility.
Teach me to make choices that honor You—to eat what nourishes, to drink what refreshes, to live with wisdom.
Forgive me for the times I have neglected this temple. Today, I recommit to caring for it, not in vanity, but in reverence.
May my body and my spirit together glorify You, my Creator and Redeemer.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
Related Scriptures
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Romans 12:1
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Proverbs 4:20–22
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3 John 1:2
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Isaiah 58:11
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16 April, 2025
The temple within: honoring God with our health
“What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”— 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (KJV)
As believers, we often emphasize our spiritual lives—our prayer, worship, and church attendance. But how often do we pause to consider that our bodies are part of that worship too?
The Bible says that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. That means God, in all His purity and glory, dwells inside us. Just as the physical temple in Jerusalem was kept clean, sacred, and in order, we have a divine responsibility to care for our physical bodies.
Our health is not a side issue—it is a spiritual responsibility. The food we eat, the things we drink, and the habits we form—these are not just lifestyle choices; they are acts of either honour or dishonour to the One who lives in us.
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:31 (KJV)
The Spirit of God within us does not dwell in chaos, pollution, or neglect. When we consume harmful substances, ignore rest, or disregard exercise and nutrition, we invite weakness, disease, and even premature death—not because God has failed us, but because we have failed to protect the temple.
Too many people die young, not because of demonic attacks or curses, but because of poor daily choices. Sickness and unhealthy living often stem from our personal approach to life. But here’s the good news: You can take responsibility. You can choose life. You can glorify God with your body.
Let today be the turning point. Choose to honor God with every meal, every breath, and every moment. Let your health reflect His holiness. Let your body mirror the order, strength, and vitality of the One who dwells within.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of my body, a sacred temple where Your Holy Spirit lives. Help me to see my health not as a burden, but as a blessing and a responsibility.
Teach me to make choices that honor You—to eat what nourishes, to drink what refreshes, to live with wisdom.
Forgive me for the times I have neglected this temple. Today, I recommit to caring for it, not in vanity, but in reverence.
May my body and my spirit together glorify You, my Creator and Redeemer.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
Related Scriptures
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Romans 12:1
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Proverbs 4:20–22
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3 John 1:2
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Isaiah 58:11
