Are not our bodies the temple of the Lord now. Did not St Paul tell us that no one can destroy it without severe punishment for it is where God dwells.
Then should we not drive out those who abuse it by making it a marketplace? What does that mean for us?
Do we only use these bodies for profit… do we understand they are meant to house the Lord first and foremost.
How we live and work should be with that in mind always.
So, we should be careful what we put in our bodies, how we use it and make sure we do all we can to keep it functioning and clean. It must be the best it can be as God dwells within.
How do we take care of our body?
How careful are we to nourish it and provide for it.
How disciplined are we in taking care of the blessings God has bestowed on our health and well being.
Exercise and sunshine and healthy food are required, and it is our obligation to our creator to insist on only the best for the health of the temple of God.
Health then, is part of our commitment to God. Mental health and physical health. So that our temple can sustain a spiritual life and attention to God we are called to.
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