Devotionals for January 22, 2024
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READ
1 Corinthians 6:12-13
12 You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. 13 You say, “Food was made for the stomach, and the stomach for food.” (This is true, though someday God will do away with both of them.) But you can’t say that our bodies were made for sexual immorality. They were made for the Lord, and the Lord cares about our bodies.
12 You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. 13 You say, “Food was made for the stomach, and the stomach for food.” (This is true, though someday God will do away with both of them.) But you can’t say that our bodies were made for sexual immorality. They were made for the Lord, and the Lord cares about our bodies.
REFLECT
Just because we can do something, doesn’t mean it is good for us. If what you are doing to your body hurts others, controls your life, or leads you away from God that’s a sign that you need to change. Remember, our bodies belong to God. His spirit lives in YOU! To be set apart means to give up our old way of trusting ourselves to determine what is good or evil and relying instead on God’s way.
APPLY
Q: What does the scripture say our bodies were made for?
Q: Are you honoring God with the way you take care of your body? If not, how can you change that?
Q: How can you be a role model for others in how you take care of your body? Can they clearly see that you belong to Him?
Q: Are you honoring God with the way you take care of your body? If not, how can you change that?
Q: How can you be a role model for others in how you take care of your body? Can they clearly see that you belong to Him?
SING
PRAY
"Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy."
Holy God, You are my Savior and I bow to your will for my life. That includes how I use my body here on earth. Remind me that Your spirit lives in me and help me to honor you in all that I do.
Holy God, You are my Savior and I bow to your will for my life. That includes how I use my body here on earth. Remind me that Your spirit lives in me and help me to honor you in all that I do.