In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul teaches that believers' bodies belong to Christ and are meant for His glory. The passage challenges a Greek perspective that downplays the body's importance, emphasizing instead the Christian view that the body is significant, eternal, and valuable. Paul offers several reasons: believers' bodies will be resurrected, they are members of Christ, temples of the Holy Spirit, and were purchased by Jesus' sacrificial death. This teaching leads to a specific application—fleeing sexual immorality, as such sins harm the body, which is dedicated to Christ. Paul urges believers to steward their bodies well, not merely abstaining from impurity but actively using them in ways that honor God. By valuing and caring for the body, believers can glorify Christ in daily life, families, and communities. This message encourages believers to think intentionally about how they can serve Christ with all parts of their body, dedicating their whole selves to His service and honor. |
