MY
BODY!
1 Corinthians
6:12, 19-20
1 Corinthians
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.”
“Leave me alone! This is MY body!” Kristy shouted to a
lifeguard at the swimming pool.
He snatched away the knife she was
using to cut her arm. “Not on MY watch. You’re too pretty, and too smart for this!”
“I’m not pretty,” Kristy insisted.
Ten year old Cassie rushed over, “I
hear how the guys around the pool talk about you,” admitting, “I’m a little
jealous! Why do you cut yourself?”
Kristy began crying. Cassie put her arm around her as Kristy began
her tale. “Dad crawled into my bed last
night…it’s too awful!”
Family members can hurt each other. That is not how God intended people—especially
a family—to act towards one another. Family
is supposed to be safe. Family is where
kids are loved and protected. Kristy’s
dad crossed the line from love to abuse.
Every sin has consequences—he must pay the penalty for how he treated his
daughter.
People think that they can act any
way they want to. But when people don’t
know God, or have a relationship with Jesus, they think they can get away with anything. Wrong actions always cost people dearly. Kristy’s body does not belong to her dad, or
even to her! People’s bodies belong to
God!
Kristy cuts herself because she
feels unworthy of love. She feels dirty,
like scum. There are both government and
divine laws against abuse. Everyone is
worthy of love. God loves every person
He creates; He creates people in His own image!
(Genesis 1:26-27).
Apostle Paul tells how we’re to treat our own bodies like God intended
in the lesson, linked below. We’re to
honor our bodies. Eating right, getting
exercise and plenty of sleep are how to live a full life.
The flip side: There is always a penalty
we pay for mistreating our bodies. God
will destroy those who destroy His temple—your body! (1 Corinthians 3:16-17).
This sin may even affect the next
generation. Drug abuse, overeating or
sinful misconduct can show up in our kids’ lives! How could we ever explain that?
Take Home Nugget
A social worker took Kristy home
from the pool, and her dad was arrested.
Cassie promised Kristy, “I’ll always be here for you!”
Kristy’s dad went to jail and would never
be alone with Kristy again. Kristy and
Cassie became good friends—even going to church together. Kristy learned that Jesus loves her more than
any person can. Kristy began healing
that summer.
How I treat my body will either cost or
reward me.
J.D. Griffith
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