Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
November 09, 2022: SOAP #4724: Job 34; 1Corinthians 4-6

SCRIPTURE:  1Corinthians (NIV) 6:19 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; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body.

OBSERVATION:  This is the sixth time in this chapter we find the phrase, “Do you not know that…”  It seems Paul is covering things he had taught them when he had been present.  Now, in this letter, Paul is calling them to remember what he had said.  “Do you not know…”  “Do you not remember…”    

APPLICATION: In this verse I see two different but related truths. 

First: Obviously, I am responsible for my actions.  I am told to “honor God” with my body.  My choices are expressed through my body.  I should choose to do that which honors God.  How I choose to act, and what I choose to say should honor God.  My conversations and actions should show others that I am not my own. 

Second:  My body is a living temple in which the Holy Spirit lives.  I am not his vacation home.  He lives in me!  I am His permanent residence!   He is always present!  That means that He is always present to help me!!!  He is always available to tell me how to react, or what I should do.  He is always available to give me warning when there is trouble ahead.  He empowers me and brings the Word to my memory. 

PRAYER:   Lord, with your death on the cross, you bought me to be yours.  Yes, I know that You have made me to be a temple of the Holy Spirit!  May your presence be recognized in me by my words and actions. May my life bring you joy.  Amen

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