We fight to preserve what Paul wanted to depart-the body. He saw the body as an opportunity to be used by Christ for good works. We obsess about how the body looks. He was focused how the body is used. And as much as he submitted, he realized his flesh was still cursed and was a weight on his fully glory. We should all long to depart and be raised anew but until then may our bodies submit to the things like inner beauty and loving our neighbor as ourself. If we run ten miles a day but never pray, eat healthy but never study the Word, or go to the gym every morning but never practice ministry we have neglected our own life. 1 Timothy 4:8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:16:21 +0000