Honor God's Temple: Body, Biology, Obedience

1. Our bodies are His temple where He dwells

Spiritual Meaning: Stewardship, honor, capacity for service. We honor God by honoring the vessel He created and inhabits.

Biological Meaning: When we neglect the body through poor nutrition, we damage energy production, cognitive function, immune response, and decision-making capacity.

When Ignored: Metabolic dysfunction, chronic inflammation, brain fog, hormonal imbalance, and reduced capacity to serve effectively.

2. We are called to present our bodies as a living offering — honoring Him with gratitude

Spiritual Meaning: Worship through stewardship, obedience, and gratitude. Our bodies are instruments of service to God and others.

Biological Meaning: Proper nutrition supports cellular function, hormone balance, neurotransmitter production, and mental clarity necessary for effective service.

When Ignored: Fatigue, mood instability, poor decision-making, inability to serve effectively, and diminished capacity for Kingdom work.

3. God loved us and gave His Son to die; therefore, what good thing would He withhold from us

Spiritual Meaning: Trust in God's provision and faith in His design. Our bodies are designed for optimal function when honored according to His principles.

Biological Meaning: When we honor our bodies with proper nutrition, we align with God's design for metabolic health, energy production, and cognitive function.

When Ignored: We fight against God's design, causing self-harm through metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, and reduced capacity for the good works He prepared for us.