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Interpretation of the Bible / 1 Corinthians 3:16

Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?

1 Corinthians 3:16 reminds us that we are the temple of God and that His Spirit lives within us. This means that our body is a sacred place, a place where God can express Himself and where we can connect with His divine presence. As temples of God, we are to take care of our bodies and minds, avoiding all negative influences so that we can be in harmony with His Spirit.

This verse also reminds us that God has given us a body and mind that we are responsible for caring for and protecting. We are to treat our bodies with the same respect as a temple, keeping them clean, healthy, and strong. If we take these tips into account, we will live in harmony with the will of God and His presence within us.

Book: New Testament / 1 Corinthians
Topics: Church, community, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Spirit
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