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In our busy lives, it is easy to think of our bodies as mere vehicles to get us from one task to the next. We push them to their limits, neglect their needs for rest, and fuel them with whatever is quick and convenient. We often separate our spiritual lives from our physical ones, believing that what we do with our bodies has little to do with our faith. However, Scripture offers a profound and challenging perspective: our bodies are not just our own, but sacred spaces where the Spirit of God dwells. They are temples.
By Dr Joe PettigrewIn our busy lives, it is easy to think of our bodies as mere vehicles to get us from one task to the next. We push them to their limits, neglect their needs for rest, and fuel them with whatever is quick and convenient. We often separate our spiritual lives from our physical ones, believing that what we do with our bodies has little to do with our faith. However, Scripture offers a profound and challenging perspective: our bodies are not just our own, but sacred spaces where the Spirit of God dwells. They are temples.