I have been blessed by visiting over 50 countries around the world. I have enjoyed the beauty of these lands and each unique culture. While traveling, I have noticed the various temples and places of worship. Some are very ornate and others are quite simple. Worshippers bring their offerings and gifts. These places of worship are revered sites and the priests and others take good care of them.
For those of us who trust in Jesus, the location of our worship is not as important as our hearts. Oh, we take care of the buildings, but our hearts are enthralled with the presence of our God, no matter where we are. God gave us physical life at our conception, but He has given us eternal life at our conversion, the new birth.
It is understood that the believer in Jesus will seek to honor Him by following Him in the growing transformation of our lives into Christ likeness. But we are also called to take care of the temple of the Holy Spirit, our bodies. I Corinthians 6:19-20 says, “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” When we first trusted in Jesus for salvation and redemption, the Holy Spirit took up residence within us, making us a temple of the true God. As such, we are called to honor God with our bodies. This includes simple things such as eating healthy and exercising. It also requires us to glorify God in all that we do. The proper use of God’s temple is important.
Reluctant Retiree 