1 Corinthians 6:19 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself. For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body”
Kathryn Kuhlman (1907–1976), the American evangelist ended her messages with this thought-provoking statement: “Make room for the Holy Spirit and let Him have His way”.
The body is the pitcher that hosts the Holy Spirit. We don’t belong to ourselves as there was a purchase price that was paid to redeem this earthen vessel. The price was the precious blood of Jesus. Hence, Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body (vs 18). Where the mind goes the man goes. So, it is extremely important to keep away from sinful habits and flee from temptation that will corrupt our body and destroy the soul.
The fundamental rules for a “comprehensive spiritual health check” is in James 3. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check (vs 2). The tongue is a vital health check of the heart. Our tongue will reveal our pulse (heart rate), blood pressure and body temperature. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness.Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing (vs 9-10). If we can keep our tongue under the bridle and respond wisely with spiritual understanding we will pass the full body health check. Our body, the temple of the Lord, can be defiled by the words we speak. Worldliness, worry and unwholesome words corrupt the temple of the Holy Ghost.
Body – The Temple of the Holy Spirit:
- Words: The words of faith, faithfulness and fervor we invite the overflowing presence and power of God.
- Wisdom: Wisdom is to choose to please God than to win an argument. The weightiness of God’s presence will be heard in the wise communication and prudent conversations.
- Worship: Worship drives out worry and worldliness.
Pass the comprehensive spiritual check to host the Holy Spirit.
Prayer: Holy God, be glorified in me and dwell with me. Amen.
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