"... do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's." I Corinthians 6:19
One of my friends refers to Costco as the "Temple of Food". While shopping there recently and standing in line to check out, I happened to look at what everyone else had in their cart. It's no wonder many people have a weight problem or are obese when you see the food that is bought in bulk. Boxes of muffins, cereals, snack foods, breads, ready made calorie-laden dips and prepared meals. Granted, there are also many healthy items you can buy in bulk such as vegetables, fruit, fish and chicken. Some of which was in my cart.
I only reflect on this because of the verse above. It takes a concerted effort to remember that our body is a temple and should be cared for and nurtured with proper nutrition, not junk. It should be able to function efficiently for our activities of daily living, exercise and sleep. Not be overfed, and in a carb-induced coma, unable to get up off the couch to take a walk or play with our children.
Every day I make the decision to treat my body well, so it can carry me throughout the day. Some days are better than others, I'm not perfect. I strive eat whole, natural foods in proper portions and to get enough water and sleep so I can have the energy to feel good and move throughout my day.
It's a choice between two 'temples'.
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