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What does the Bible say about the purpose of our bodies?

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The Bible teaches that our bodies are for the Lord and should be used to glorify Him.

In 1 Corinthians 6:13, Paul makes it clear that the body is not for fornication but for the Lord, indicating that our physical bodies have a divine purpose. They serve as instruments through which we can honor God — our hands serve to do His work, our mouths to proclaim His praises, and our ears to hear His word. Believers are called to recognize that, as members of Christ’s body, using our bodies for sinful purposes, like fornication, is a direct affront to our union with Christ. Instead, we are to glorify God in our bodies, living out our faith actively and purposefully.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Ephesians 5:29-30

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Our Body
Todd Nibert · Nov 12, 2006
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