Before salvation, our bodies were slaves to our flesh(1), but when the Holy Spirit indwells us, our bodies become His holy temple(2) and, therefore, we are called to a standard of holiness and self-control(3). In everything that we do, we are to treat our bodies as instruments for God’s glory. Christ permits the believer freedom to enjoy life(4), but we are never to use that freedom if it might become an obstacle to another believer’s sanctification(5). While believers may have different “convictions” about issues(6), every believer should be open having their convictions challenged first by Scripture and then by other believers(7).
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(1) Romans 6:6,17-18, 1 Cor 6:9-11, Eph 4:22
(2) 1 cor 6:13, 19-20, Eph 5:18
(3) Eph 5:15, Gal 5:22-23, 1 Thess 4:4
(4) Ecc 9:7-9, 1 Cor 6:12, Ecc 5:18
(5) Gal 5:13, Rm 14:13, 1 Cor 8:9,13
(6) Rm 14:2, 1 Cor 8
(7) 2 Tim 3:16, Prov 1:5, Prov 19:20
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