Take a moment to read 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 before reading the devotional below.
Sex is a complicated topic for so many reasons. Today’s passage offers one of the more challenging ideas in the Bible: just because something is technically “allowed” doesn’t make it good for you. We are constantly on the look out for loop-holes to justify our actions. There is a lot more grey than black-and-white when it comes to how we manage our bodies. Paul is reminding us that loop-hole thinking isn’t freedom, and it’s not what following Jesus is all about.
When we make a decision to give our lives to Jesus, we give him everything, including our bodies. The Holy Spirit is given to us to live inside us — our bodies are his home. We care for ourselves not only because it brings freedom to our lives, but also because we want to reflect the Holy Spirit. The light that lives in you can shine through based on what you do with your body.
Here’s your freedom for today:
Your body was designed to be honored.
Unfortunately, there are many things in this world that dishonor our bodies. Sometimes other people dishonor us through abuse, neglect, or other types of physical harm. Sometimes we dishonor ourselves by engaging in behavior that harms us. You were created for much more than that. Jesus offers you freedom, dignity, and honor. No matter what has happened in your past, he invites you to live in honor today.