The Bible teaches that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and as such, it should be treated with care and respect. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, believers are reminded that their bodies belong to God and should be used to honor Him. The apostle John expresses a desire for believers to prosper in all things, including their physical health, as seen in 3 John 1:2. Additionally, 1 Timothy 4:8 notes that physical training has some value, while 1 Corinthians 10:31 emphasizes the importance of doing everything to the glory of God, including taking care of one's physical body.
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Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.
Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.
If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.
For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit contains seed. They will be yours for food.
saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.”
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?
I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body.
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.
But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.