Honoring God: Caring for Your Body as a Temple

📖 Introduction

Welcome to this 3-day Bible study on honoring your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. As teens, you’re navigating a time of growth, change, and discovery—and your body is uniquely designed by God as a dwelling place for His Spirit. Understanding what it means to treat your body as a temple helps you make wise, life-giving choices that honor God and protect your health.

In Scripture, the Apostle Paul reminds us, "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?" (1 Corinthians 6:19). This profound truth invites you to view your body not simply as flesh and bone, but as a sacred space where God's presence lives. When you honor your body, you honor God in the most tangible way.

This study will guide you through practical and spiritual reflections on caring for yourself: from recognizing harmful substances to choosing foods and habits that nourish, and understanding rest as an important part of honoring God with your body. It’s not about perfection, but about intentional love and care fueled by the Spirit’s presence within you.

As you journey through these three days, may you feel empowered to make choices that uplift your temple and glorify God — because your body isn’t just your own; it’s a holy gift entrusted to you. Let’s embark on this discovery together, embracing how deeply God desires to be honored through the way we treat ourselves.