The Bible teaches that believers are not their own because they are bought with a price, specifically the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 explicitly states that believers' bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and that they are not their own because they were bought with a price. This price is the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, who shed His blood as an offering for the sins of His people. The implication is profound; as believers, we belong to God, and our lives should glorify Him in every aspect. This acknowledgement not only shapes our identity but also emphasizes our responsibility as God's purchased possession to live in a way that honors Him.
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