Your Body – an Instrument of Honor or Not

The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; 43 it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; 44 it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 Spiritual growth sometimes has to pass though physical territory. The physical body is so important that Christ’s body was raised from the dead, and one day our bodies will be resurrected too. The power of God works in and through our bodies today to enable us to accomplish His purposes. Yes, we have natural urges, and yes, our bodies aren’t perfect in this life, but they are vital instruments we can use to honor God and help others. Bodies that will one day be resurrected and glorified should be considered sacred, not used for immoral behavior. They’re too valuable for that. Our bodies are to be dedicated to God, to be used to honor Him in everything we do. In what ways are you using your body to honor God? In what ways are you failing to use it for that purpose? What are some choices you can make today to use your body more effectively for Christ? Please comment below or email me directly at curtis.songer@gmail.com