Self-Control (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Self-Control                                                                            Day 96

Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

1 Corinthians 3:16

The Holy temple of Jerusalem was built and rebuilt during the time of the Old Testament. It was the central place for the worship of God. It was tended to with strict rules and with special attention given to every detail. There were also strict rules utilized in offering sacrifices to atone for sins.

Now, because of Christ, there is no longer a need to make sacrifices in order for our sins to be forgiven. We do not even require a physical building in order to worship or fellowship with God. Each of us is a temple of God. However, do we treat ourselves with the care worthy of a temple of God?

Do we take the time to care for our temples spiritually or physically? Do we expose our temples to the filth of lust and sin in what we view and read? Do we abuse our temples with alcohol, drugs, or even food?

Let us not be careless with our temples. Whether physically weak or strong, it is the temple of God. Let us spiritually empower our temples regularly with spiritual fuel. Instead of being like the Israelite's who built but had to rebuild the temple because of carelessness and unfaithfulness, let us remain faithful and controlled with our temples.

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