"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Devotional
God did not separate the spiritual from the physical — He put them together on purpose. The body you live in is not a shell to be ignored until heaven; it is a temple you are called to steward now. Exercise, rest, nutrition, and self-care are not vanity — they are acts of faithful stewardship. When you strengthen your body, you are honoring the One who created it. Your physical health and your spiritual health are more connected than you think.
Culture Meets Scripture
In the News
Stanley Cups, 75 Hard, and the Wellness Obsession That Is Missing One Thing
The fitness and wellness industry is worth over $5 trillion globally. Gym memberships, running clubs, cold plunges, protein supplements, wearable trackers — an entire generation is optimizing their bodies. And yet, research shows that despite peak physical activity culture, rates of depression, burnout, and emptiness are rising in tandem. The body is being treated like a project while the spirit is being starved. Scripture holds these together: 'physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things' (1 Timothy 4:8). Both matter. Neither alone is enough.
Discussion Question
"Why does a culture obsessed with physical optimization still feel so exhausted and empty — and what does the biblical vision of the body add to the conversation?"
Bible Study Application
Read Daniel 1:8-20. Daniel made specific choices about what he put in his body — not out of legalism, but as an act of consecration. How did God respond? What does this passage reveal about the connection between physical discipline and spiritual clarity? What is one area of physical stewardship God is inviting you into right now?
Assessment
How Are You Stewarding Your Temple?
A 15-Question Body Stewardship Assessment
This quiz measures how faithfully you are stewarding the physical body God gave you — not from a place of performance or appearance, but from a theology of the temple. Answer honestly. The result will show you where you are and what faithful stewardship looks like as an act of worship.
This assessment measures
Whether you see your body as a gift to steward or a burden to manage
How physical discipline and spiritual discipline connect in your life
Your current rhythms of movement, rest, and self-care
Guided Discipleship Journey
Tap each step to open a guided experience with journaling prompts.
Declarations & Affirmations
Read the scripture. Then speak the declaration aloud as your response.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
(Read 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 in your Bible)
→ My Declaration
"My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit — I honor God in how I treat, move, and fuel it."
3 John 1:2
"Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well."
→ My Declaration
"God desires that I prosper in all things including my health — physical wellness is part of His will for me."
Romans 12:1
(Read Romans 12:1 in your Bible)
→ My Declaration
"I present my body as a living sacrifice — holy and pleasing to God — this is my spiritual act of worship."
Isaiah 40:31
(Read Isaiah 40:31 in your Bible)
→ My Declaration
"As I wait on the Lord, He renews my strength — I run and do not grow weary; I walk and do not faint."
Proverbs 31:17
(Read Proverbs 31:17 in your Bible)
→ My Declaration
"I set about my work vigorously; my arms are strong for the task — I embrace physical strength as a virtue."