Have you ever wondered how your body relates to your faith? Paul explains this concept in Rom. 12:1-2.
I. Our bodies are a gift from God.
A. The body is not bad, in and of itself.
B. Some people, in New Testament days, thought the body was all bad.
C. The body has many positive benefits.
-Enjoy life.
-Participate in the world.
II. Our bodies can be used in inappropriate ways.
A. Some people abuse their bodies.
Consider those who practice anorexia.
B. Some people neglect the body.
Being overweight.
Smoking.
Drugs.
C. Some people use their bodies for personal benefit.
Example: People who work at Hooter’s.
III. God’s plan for our bodies.
A. We are to dedicate our bodies to Jesus Christ.
B. We are to glorify Christ with our bodies.
I Cor. 10:31
Example: The story of Paul Anderson.
