The God of my body

Did Jesus have a six pack? I would say yes, He was not wealthy, he was a hard working carpenter, and definitely didn't eat junk food. He was in pretty good shape. Why does this all matter. Our body is God's holy temple. I know that sounds funny, familiar, or redundant. 1 Corinthians 12-20, explains that you are not your own, it is the Lords body, and it is on loan to you. It was bought at a price and needs to be treated well, in all aspects. Read Matthew 21:12-13. People should know we are different by how we treat our body. Their are 3 main ways to honor God with your body, and all 3 of them hit me right at home. 1. What we do to our body. Read the section of 1 Corinthians 6: 16,18. It explains to flee from sexual immorality. Especially in todays culture, it is the normal and accepted. The Bible explains the danger of this and the importance to stay as far away from it as possible. It is not easy, but remember, we must suffer in the little things, just as Christ did. 2. What we put in our body. Ungodly images and words, and how we eat. It is a huge temptation daily for almost all men. Not to look at women the way the world does, but rather as our sisters in Christ, the way He would. The one that is a struggle for me is the music I listen to. I have a long past of listening to unclean music, really since I can remember. It is a daily struggle not to pollute my mind with these worldly songs. Thankfully my roommate, Grahm, has given me 3 Christian rappers to listen to who are all really good. If you are interested they are, 116 Clique, Lecrae, and Tadashi. Because what you listen to and implant in your mind will influence your walk with him, and come out in your daily lifestyle. Also how we eat, 1 Corinthians 6:12-13. This steps on almost everyones toes. Because America as a whole eats awful, and it honestly bothers me. This is something I really don't struggle with. If someone is eating fast food everyday and eating multiple desserts a day, it is not good. If you are indulging in food every meal and not taking care of your body, you are wrong. This doesn't mean that you have to be on a super strict diet, or that you can't ever eat sweets, but do it in moderation. If you need help, talk to someone with experience, or educate yourself on the internet and or books. 3. How we take care of our body. If you are too busy to exercise 1 hour 5 days a week then you need to cut somethings out of your schedule. Their is really no excuse. I understand missing every once in awhile or having 1 really busy week. If it is important to you, you will do it. You can get up earlier, cut out TV time, cut out internet time. If someone says that they are just too busy, I don't believe them. This doesn't mean you need to go to the extreme and run8 miles a day and be in the gym like a body builder. Moderation. There are some problems that get in the way, people get apathetic, they just let themselves go, they put down others, or they want to be rebellious to the worlds standards. Talk to your true friends. The ones who really accept you and love you for who you are. Remember that God loves you and accepts you, don't loose perspective. You have to be happy with the way God made you, and not focus on how God made other people. Psalm 159:13-14, The root of the issue behind why we mistreat our bodies is an image problem. We are all unique and not to be compared to others, also not to make your own image an idol. I sometimes catch myself doing that. Many of you who know me know that struggles I have had in this area, as a child and even when I was done playing football weighing 230 Lbs. If you feel like you have a problem in any of these areas, pray to Him about it, talk to family members, or true friends who accept you no matter what. Please pray for me in all these areas and to not make my own image an idol before God.

Serving Him,

Daniel